Man, 23 Arrested For Raping 4-Year-Old Girl In Taraba

A young man in Taraba has been arrested by the police after he was accused of raping a little girl.

23-year-old Tanko Isma’al

News of his crime and arrest was disclosed by the police spokesperson for the state, Joseph Kwaji. The incident was reported by the victim's sister, one Mrs. Marjdiya, who told the officers that the suspect had engaged in forceful intercourse with her sister.

Isma'al was further indicted when his blood-stained shirt was discovered at the scene of the crime.

The accused was taken into custody where he allegedly confessed to committing the crime saying that he didn't know what came over him.

Investigations are still ongoing into the case and the police have said that it will be taken to court when the time is right.