The men of police command in Adamawa State has nabbed a 42-year-old father for allegedly raping and impregranting his 17-year-old daughter in Yola.
The command Public Relations Officer, DSP Suleiman Nguroje confirmed the development to Newsmen on Thursday in the state.
According to Nguroje, the arrest of the suspect was another breakthrough made by the state command in its fight against rape and related offences in the state.
“The police command’s fight against rape and sexual violence against women and children is yielding positive results.
You will recall that the command on July 1, arrested a 42-year-old man, Matthew Joseph, a resident of Yola South LGA, for having frequent sexual intercourse with his 17-year-old daughter.
“The suspect took advantage of the daughter after he divorced her mother for over a year and has been having sexual intercourse with her until she got pregnant
“Investigation so far revealed that the victim is three months pregnant and is now undergoing medical screenings,” Nguroje said.
