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47-Year-Old Man Arrested For Allegedly Rαping His 2-Year-Old Stepdaughter In Gombe

Gombe State Police Command has arrested a 47-year-old man, Mohammed Magaji, who allegedly raped his 2-year-old stepdaughter in Tudun Wada Shamaki Quarters.

In a statement on Tuesday, Gombe police spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the arrest was made following a complaint by Magaji’s wife.

“On 05/05/2025 at about 0932hrs, a formal complaint was received from one Hauwau Usman “F” of Tudun Wada hamaki quarters reported that on 5/5/2025 at about 0900hrs, her husband took his two-year-old stepdaughter to his room and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her,” the PPRO stated.

“Upon the receipt of the complaint, a team of policemen drafted to the scene and arrested the above named suspect.

“The victim was rushed to a specialist hospital for medical attention.

“The case will soon be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,” the statement reads.

KanyiDaily also reported how Lagos State Police Command arrested 21-year-old woman, Precious Anegbode for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend, Damilola, to death in Ijegun, Lagos.

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Tobias Sylvester

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