Two men have been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command after allegedly raping a 15-year-old having an unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Rahman Nansel said in a statement on Friday that the suspects took advantage of the 15-year-old girl because she was deaf.
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Nansel said, “On March 2, 2023, around 06.30pm, a complaint was lodged at the Obi division that one Aminu Hashimu, 24, and Lukman Dogara, 18, both males of Owolosho Street, Obi LGA, Nasarawa State, criminally conspired and raped a teenager of 15 years.
“Upon receipt of the report, investigation and manhunt were launched by police operatives attached to Obi division for the suspects.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects lured the victim who had hearing impairment to their residence on Okpe Street, Obi, and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.”
The Police Public Relations Officer also added that the victim was immediately taken to a hospital for medical examination after the incident.
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Nansel added that the State Commissioner of Police, Maiyaki Baba, had ordered an extensive investigation into the case.
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