Man defiled 16-year-old Girl, then throw her inside well
Usman Mohammed Iyal, 24, has been apprehended by security agencies for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl and attempting to murder her.
Usman who attempted to throw her into a well in Ambassadors Quarters of Katsina metropolis, was intercepted when the police launched a swift investigation and rescue operation, which led to the rescue of the victim from the well.
The incident happened when the victim was sent on an errand by her mother on September 27, 2024.
In a report by the Katsina State Police Command, the suspect, armed with a knife, had threatened the victim, and thereafter dragged her into an uncompleted building where he violently defiled and raped her.
In an attempt to conceal his crime, the suspect threw the victim into a nearby well and hurled stones down the well with the intent to eventually kill the victim.
The victim’s father, Abdullahi Sabitu, reported the incident to the GRA Divisional Police headquarters, prompting a rapid investigation and rescue operation.
Police successfully retrieved the victim from the well and apprehended the suspect, who is now in custody.
The victim is receiving medical care, and the investigation is ongoing.
These details were revealed when the police presented the suspect along with other detainees at the State Police headquarters in Katsina.
During questioning, the suspect explained his attempt to kill the victim, stating, “because I don’t want her to expose me.”
Police spokesperson Sadiq Abubakar emphasised that the arrest and ongoing investigation reflect the police’s commitment to tackling violent crimes and ensuring justice for victims in the state.
