The victim said that he was taken to the hospital for prompt medical attention by his rescuer who also assured him that the attacker would not go scot-free.

but on the fourth day, I left the mountain top and got arrested.”

He said that he was a stubborn child and was not staying with his mother who remained single after separation from his father. He disclosed that his mother has six children, with him as the last born.

“My father has no thought for us because he has other wives and children. I regret my action,” the suspect told Saturday Tribune.

The PPRO said that efforts were being made to arrest other gang members at large, adding that the arrested suspect would be charged to court after the completion of investigation.