Adamawa man arrested for attempted suicide, sodomy
The police command in Adamawa on Friday confirmed the arrest of a 45-year-old man, Kawu Sale, who attempted to die by suicide after sodomising a 10-year-old boy in Tsohon Tike, Mayo Belwa local government area.
SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He explained that the suspect, a neighbour of the victim’s parents, lured the 10-year-old to his room and defiled him.
Mr Nguroje also revealed that the incident was reported on Thursday at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Mayo Belwa, by the victim’s father, Akure Usman, alongside other members of the community.
According to the police, the preliminary investigation revealed that the boy was sighted running out of the suspect’s room.
“Upon inquiries, the victim narrated what the suspect did to him. Angered by what the suspect did, the neighbours immediately headed for the suspect’s room. But when he saw the mob coming towards his room, he attempted to commit suicide by stabbing himself severally on the neck and stomach,” the police statement disclosed.
“The suspect is currently on admission, receiving treatment at the Hospital in Yola,” it added.
Meanwhile, police commissioner Sikiru Akande has directed detectives from the State CID to take over the investigation and ensure prosecution.
Mr Akande advised the public to desist from unlawful acts.
(NAN)
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