A 35-year-old rape suspect, identified as Musa Ibrahim, has been detained in police custody in Kano, for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl, Brandy Thomas.
The incident happened at Rijiyan Zaki area of the Kano metropolis, when the suspected rapist, who have been a family friend, lured the eight-year-old girl with packs of Indomie noodles.
It was learnt that the victim, was conversant, with Ibrahim, making it possible for him to convince and lured her to a corner of a building, where he succeeded in raping her.
However, reports have it that the relative of the suspect, who is an Immigration officer, was allegedly trying to use his influence to sweep the rape case under the carpet.
Kano Police spokesman, DSP Abdullahi Haruna, confirmed the incident, said: “Immediately the case was reported to the Police, the Commissioner, Ahmed Iliyasu, order for a discreet investigation to unravel the circumstances that led to the incident.
“The suspect has been arrested and detained, while investigations has already commenced.
“The victim has been conveyed to the hospital for medical check-up, to ascertain the extent of injury the girl must have suffered”.
At the conclusion of investigations, the CP, said the suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.