Twenty-four years old Aminu Hashimu, and Lukman Dogara, 18, allegeldy raped a 15-year-old deaf girl in Owolosho Street, Obi LGA, Nasarawa State.
However, the duo have been nabbed by the operatives of Nasarawa Police Command, according to a statement by Ramhan Nansel, the command’s spokesman.
Nansel said the suspects took advantage of the victim because of her condition.
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“On March 2, 2023, around 06.30pm, a complaint was lodged at the Obi division that one Aminu Hashimu, 24, and Lukman Dogara, 18, both males of Owolosho Street, Obi LGA, Nasarawa State, criminally conspired and raped a teenager of 15 years.
“Upon receipt of the report, investigation and manhunt were launched by police operatives attached to Obi division for the suspects.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects lured the victim who had hearing impairment to their residence on Okpe Street, Obi, and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her,” he stated.
Nansel noted that the victim had been taken to a hospital for medical attention. Meanwhile, Maiyaki Baba, Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police had ordered an investigation into the case.
