By Dele Ade
A 40-year old man has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in Kaduna state.
The suspect, Musa Hassan was arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kaduna State Command at the instance of the
Ministry of Human Services and Social Development.
The Ministry said in its Twitter handle that the suspect brutally raped the victim and left her in a pool of her own blood during the attack in Unguwan Shanu.
The young girl is said to be receiving treatment at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital.
The ministry also assured that the victim will receive the required support to go through the disturbing experience while investigations are being conducted.
It said the incident will be handled alongside similar cases, with support from the Ministry of Justice ‘to ensure the effective application of the state’s criminal justice procedure & Kaduna State Penal Code (Amendment) Law 2020.’