A 44-year-old man identified as Ezekiel Mahai has been arrested by officials of Adamawa state police command for allegedly raping an underage girl with special needs in Adamawa.

This sad incident comes barely three days after another man identified as Obiora Patrick reportedly confessed to having raped his nine-year-old step-daughter in Yola, the state capital.

This was disclosed by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Suleiman Nguroje.

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According to the police, Mahai allegedly raped the girl in Prakwanta Village under Gombi Local Government Area of the state.

It was further revealed that the suspect, Mahai carefully monitored the movement of his victim’s mother before raping her.

“The victim is now undergoing medical screening while the suspect has been taken into custody for investigation and prosecution.” Nguroje disclosed.