Eleven Men Rape 12-Year-Old Girl in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police have arrested eleven men for allegedly rapping a 12-year-old girl in Dutse Local Government Area.

Spokesman of the State police command, SP Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed.

Jinjiri explained that the incident had occurred at Limawa quarters in Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

He said that the arrest was made after the police in the area received a complaint that one Alh Zuwai, 57 years old of Ma’ai village in Dutse local government was seen at Limawa market trying to lure a 12 year old girl of the same address to a hidden place, to have intercourse with her.

He added that the police arrested the suspect and in the course of interrogation, the girl mentioned eleven other persons who have been raping her on different occasions.

The police spokesman said all eleven suspects were arrested and they have also confessed to the offence.

The case is still under investigation at the State CID in Dutse.