Friday, June 30, 2017

25-Year Old Arrested For Raping And Threatening To Kill 12-Year Old

Musa Garba, a 25-year old man, who allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl, was arraigned before a Kano Magistrates’ Court for rape on Friday.



The prosecutor, Sgt. Yakubu Galadima, during the trial told the court that Auwalu Isma’il of Durbunde village reported the matter at Kachako Police Division, Kano on June 12.According to Galadima, said at about 2 p.m. on June 12, , Garba lured the complainant’s 12-year-old daughter into his father’s farm and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her under a tree at Durbunde village.

He said the defendant also threatened to kill the girl if she told anyone, noting that the offence contravened Section 283 of the penal code.

The prosecutor said the victim was rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital Kano for treatment.

However, the defendant had pleaded not guilty to the charge . He was ordered to be remanded in prison custody and the case adjourned till July 31 for mention.

NAN

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