Barely 24 Hours after the rape report by Quest Times, the Niger State State Police Command has stated that, one ofthe suspected rapists, was only released on bail on medical grounds while investigation was ongoing.
THE QUEST TIMES had earlier reported the violent rape of a 16-year-old girl by a council member of Niger State’s Lavun Local Government Area, with the assistance of three other men.
The father of the victim, Mallam Ibrahim Anfani claimed that while two of the guys restrained Husaina’s hands and legs, the other two beat, shoved her to the ground, and savagely raped her. She suffered severe injuries and trauma as a result, necessitating her hospitalisation at the Federal Medical Centre, Bida.
He further alleged that two of the suspected rapist were released on bail after paying the sum of 1.6 million naira while one of the suspects was left in jail until recently released.
The four suspected rapists are Ladan Yanegi Kashikoko, Isah Kudu Kachikoko, Kabiru Yatwuya and Nasiru Kashikoko.
However, the Niger State Command spokesperson, DSP Wasiu Abiodun in a swift reaction to the story denied release of the suspects.
According to him, the claim of their release is an anguish of a loving parent.
The police told THE QUEST TIMES that the first suspect was only released because he seemed unwell and was transported to a hospital for treatment while the investigation and monitoring were going on.
However, “On 06/06/2023 at about 1000hrs, the sick suspect was brought back and all the four suspects were arraigned before the Chief Magistrate Court 1, Minna, and the case was later referred to Magistrate Court II Bida for prosecution.”
“In the course of investigation, the victim revealed that she was beaten by the third and fourth suspects, while the first and second suspects allegedly had carnal knowledge of her,” the police confirmed.
“Therefore, the prosecution of the suspects is ongoing and justice will definitely be served,” he added.
The victim’s representative, Barrister Iliyasu, confirmed to THE QUEST TIMES that the four suspects were being held at the Bida Correctional Center as of the time of writing this report.
Quest Times