Police in Yobe State have arrested a 33-year-old man, Ibrahim Shaibu Goni, in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a nine-month-old girl in Potiskum town.
The Yobe State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, confirmed the arrest in a statement released on Friday.
According to the statement, Goni allegedly took the infant from her mother before committing the act, which left the child with visible lacerations.
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Both the victim and the suspect have been taken to a medical facility for examination as part of the ongoing investigation.
Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Ado, strongly condemned the “heinous act” and assured the public that a comprehensive investigation would be conducted to ensure justice is served.
He also urged parents to enhance their vigilance regarding their children’s safety and issued a stern warning to potential offenders, emphasizing that they will face severe penalties.
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