A 16-year-old teenager has been arrested by the Plateau State Police Command for allegedly defiling three sisters in the state.
The state’s commissioner of police, Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this in Jos on Friday while briefing journalists in the state capital.
According to him, the sixteen-year-old suspect identified as Miracle Igwebuike was arrested in the Tudun Wada community, Jos North Local Government Area, after having carnal knowledge with the victims aged 6, 9, and 12
The Commissioner said, “On 24/08/2024 at about 4:30 pm, one Victoria Livinus and one Kauna Stephen, both female of Tudun Wada Jos, reported at the ‘A’ division Police station that one Miracle Igwbuike male, 16 years of the same address, has been having carnal knowledge of their daughters, one Josephine Livinus, 9 years old, one Jennifer Livinus, 6 years old and one Blessing Stephen, 12 years old, all female of same address.
“Upon receipt of the report, the suspect was immediately arrested by officers attached to the division and brought to the station for interview.
“He confessed to the crime and further stated that one Bongkat Dombin, female, 38 years of the same address, had been seducing and having sexual intercourse with him since he was 13 years old.
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The said Bongkat Dombin has also been arrested, and she confessed to the crime.
The commissioner also paraded over 20 other suspects for various offences, including armed robbery, kidnapping, criminal conspiracy, extortion, illegal possession of firearms and intimidation, among others.
He said all the suspects would be charged in court after the investigation was concluded.
“I want to take this time to appreciate the members of the press for cooperating with the police and for ensuring that you feed the good people of Plateau State with accurate information.
“I also wish to appreciate the government of Plateau State for the overwhelming support given to the command.
“To the good and peace-loving citizens of Plateau State, I want to thank you for collaborating with us and feeding the command with accurate, timely, and useful information that has helped us in our job of securing lives and properties,” the commissioner added.
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