Niger State Police Command has apprehended a 25-year old man, Tunde Vincent for allegedly raping a 12-year old girl.
The incident happened in January this year at Madalla community in Suleja local government area of the state.
The victim was reported to be coming from an errand to Madalla community when she was ambushed and assaulted by her assailant.
The suspect confessed to have always involved in the illicit act of having sex with minors and pleaded for forgiveness.
He said, “I don’t have appetite to make love to grown up women; I prefer little girls to satisfy my sexual urge and enjoy doing that as long as I want it. Each time I stopped, something would push me to do it again.”
The Spokesperson of the police, Muhammad Abubakar, said the suspect had confessed to the crime and regretted his actions.
He added that the command will investigate and soon arraign the suspect to the court.