A 62-year-old herbalist in Adamawa State, Godwin Sanda, has been arrested by the State Police Command for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl with mental disorder.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.
The accused hails from Zangun community in the Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, and was arrested on Saturday.
According to the Police, “(We) have arrested a 62-year-old herbalist for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl suffering from mental disorder brought to the suspect for possible medication.
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“The man had advised her mother who brought her to return home pending the time he would cure the girl of her ailment. Taking advantage of the mom’s absence, the herbalist allegedly had carnal knowledge of the girl over the course of her five-day stay at his place.
“After raping her, according to him, the victim escaped from his premises and returned to her parent’s house. The parent, who saw the traumatised girl, reported the matter to the police in Numan.
“The suspect is undergoing investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, CP Sikiru Akande,” statement noted.
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