The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of a 55-year-old village head from Zambuk community, Yamaltu/Deba Local Government Area, over the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Gombe. He said the incident was reported to the Zambuk Police Division on Saturday, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
“On Saturday, about 9 p.m., Zambuk Division received a report against a 55-year-old Ward Head of Sabon Gari, Zambuk, Yamaltu/Deba LGA, who allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl. Police visited the scene, took the victim to General Hospital Zambuk for medical examination, and arrested the suspect,” Abdullahi said.
He added that investigation into the case is ongoing and urged residents to promptly report sexual violence for immediate police action.
In a related development, the police recovered vandalised electric cables, iron pipes, and railway track bolts in Bajoga Town, Funakaye LGA. An 18-year-old suspected armed robber, wanted in connection with two robbery cases in Kwadom community, was also arrested.
Abdullahi said the suspect confessed to participating in the robberies, which are currently before the Gombe High Court. The suspect and recovered exhibits have been transferred to the Anti-Violence Squad for further investigation and prosecution.
He added that seven other suspects were also detained for alleged criminal conspiracy, vandalism, and theft of railway line steel slippers.
