The Adamawa state police command has arrested a 39-year-old man for reportedly defiling his 9-year-old daughter.

Adamawa police command spokesperson, Sulaiman Nguroje said the suspect has made confessional statements and the victim is undergoing medical check up.

The statement read;

“Adamawa State police command wishes to inform the general public that following intensified action against sexual assault on women and children, the command, on the 20/7/2020, arrested one Obora Patrick, a 39-year-old resident of No.46 hospital road, Jimeta, Yola North, for raping his 9-year-old step daughter.

The command calls on members of the general public to key into fight against sexual assault against women and children and caution parents/guardians to closely monitor their wards.

The command further assures all of its commitment to protect lives and property and calls on the people to continue reporting to police any suspicious movement around them”.