Crime
14-year-old-boy arrested for raping 6-year-old girl
Police have detained a 14-year-old boy accused of raping a 6-year-old girl in Edo State.
The incident happened in the Sobe community in Owan West Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the suspect lured the victim into his house and had canal knowledge of her.
The suspect was arrested by the police following a report by the father of the victim.
The father of the victim was said to have later gone to the police to withdraw the matter, saying after due dialogue with the boy’s father, they decided to settle with the family at home.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident said the matter has been transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department for investigation.
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