The Nasarawa State Police Command has begun an investigation into the case of alleged defilement of a minor by a police officer in the state.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement and made it available to journalists in Lafia.
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According to the PPRO on July 18, 2022, around 1:20 pm a complaint about the case was lodged at B-Division, Lafia.
He said the complaint was that a Police Inspector attached to State Intelligence Bureau, Nasarawa State was in the habit of having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 15 years old niece who resides with him and his family.
“Upon the receipt of the complaints, Commissioner of Police (CP) Adesina Soyemi, ordered the arrest of the suspect.
“The CP also directed DCP Shettima Jauro-Mohammed, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department to carry out a diligent investigation into the matter.
“Experts were also brought and obtained DNA samples to prove further the perpetrator of the act,” the PPRO said.
Nansel noted that the outcome of the test is still being awaited to unravel the culprit and urged people not to preempt the NDA result.
“The Nigeria Police force is a disciplined organization and will not condone or cover up any act that is contrary to the law and capable of bringing the Force to disrepute.
“The public is hereby assured of a comprehensive investigation into the case as the outcome of the investigation will be made public,” he added.
The Police spokesperson, therefore, said that anyone found wanting in the matter would be dealt with by the provisions of the law.
