35-year-old father of two arrested for raping 3-year-old girl

A 35-year-old father of two, Kabiru Abdullah, has been arrested for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl in Kaduna State.

Daily Trust reports on Wednesday, June 21, that the vigilantes in Zaria City arrested the suspect on June 8, 2023, and handed him over to the police.

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Mohammed Jalige, who confirmed the incident said the suspect had confessed to the crime.

He said the suspect claimed that the young girl had entered the room while he was eating, and after finishing his meal, he made the appalling decision to violate her.

He said the suspect claimed to have resided in the community for 12 years before the incident.