The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Sokoto State has arrested an alleged serial rapist in the State.
Briefing journalist on Monday, the State Commandant of the NSCDC, Umar Musa-Bala, disclosed that the 30years old suspected rapist, identify as Hamza Yusuf, defiled three minors.
“We received a distress call that a serial rapist was arrested and was about to be lynched in the Mabera area of the state.
“We swiftly swung into action and rescued him from a mob who wanted to kill him and brought him to our office.
“We were able to identify three of his victims who are all below the age of 10, and medical investigation proved the defilement beyond a reasonable doubt,” the Commandant stated.
Bala, however, added that the suspect would be released on bail because of the ongoing strike by the Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria. “He must produce a surety that is well recognized in society. Who will bring him to us on request,” he added.
Meanwhile, the State Commandant said the corps would deploy 700 personnel for the Eid–Al–Fitr to monitor strategic areas, especially the flashy areas.
He advises citizens to report any suspicious movement in their domains to the nearest security agencies.
