From Esther Akaa, Lafia
The Police Command in Nasarawa State says it has begun investigation into the case of an alleged defilement of a minor by a police officer in the state.
The Voice earlier reported that, a police personnel attached to the State Intelligence Bureau, Nasarawa State police command (name withheld) was accused of defiling and impregnating his 15-year-old niece (name withheld), who lives with him in Lafia, the state capital.
A statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Ramhan Nansel, explained that a complaint about the case was lodged at Police ‘B’ Division, Lafia on July 18, 2022 around 1:20pm.
He said the complaint stated that a Police Inspector attached to State Intelligence Bureau, Nasarawa State was in the habit of having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 15-year-old niece, who resides with him and his family.
“Upon the receipt of the complaints, Adesina Soyemi, Commissioner of Police (CP) ordered for the arrest of the suspect.
“The CP also directed DCP Shettima Jauro-Mohammed, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department to carry out diligent investigation into the matter.
“Experts were also brought and obtained DNA sample, in order to prove further the perpetrator of the act,” the PPRO added.
Nansel noted that the outcome of the test is still being awaited to unravel the culprit and urged people not to pre-empt the NDA result.
“The Nigeria Police Force is a disciplined organisation 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 outcome of the investigation will be made public,” he added.
He, therefore, said that anyone found wanting in the matter would be dealt with, in accordance with the provisions of the law.
