A 62-year-old herbalist, Godwin Sanda, alleged of raping a 14-year-old girl with mental disorder, has been arrested by the police.
The accused, who hails from Zangun community in the Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State, was arrested on Saturday over the alleged offence.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday.
He said, “The police have arrested a 62-year-old herbalist for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl suffering from mental disability brought to the suspect for possible medication.
“The man had advised her mother who brought her to return home pending the time he would cure the girl of her ailment. Taking advantage of the mom’s absence, the herbalist allegedly had carnal knowledge of the girl over the course of her five-day stay at his place.
“After raping her, according to him, the victim escaped from his premises and returned to her parent’s house. The parent, who saw the traumatised girl, reported the matter to the police in Numan.
“The suspect is undergoing investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, CP Sikiru Akande.”