The police in Adamawa confirmed the arrest of a 36-year-old man, Jaafar Adamu for allegedly raping his neighbour’s wife in Hong LGA.
This is contained in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the command, SP Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, in Yola on Wednesday.
Yahaya-Nguroje said the suspect was arrested on Sept. 15.
He said that the suspect, who wore a face mask, raped the 23-year-old wife of his neighbour in Angwan Diocese Kala’a in Hong Town.
“Unfortunately for him, upon committing the act, his face mask fell off and was recognised by the victim. He escaped but has been apprehended,” he said.
He said the police are currently investigating the matter and he would be prosecuted.
