The Niger Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Hadiza Kuta, has confirmed the arrest of a police officer serving with the Niger Police Command for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.<\/p>\n
Hajiya Kuta disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in her office in Minna on Monday.<\/p>\n
She said two other suspects were also arrested for allegedly raping the same girl.<\/p>\n
According to her, the victim was repeatedly raped by the three suspects before the matter was reported to the ministry.<\/p>\n
The commissioner explained that the victim\u2019s parents reported the case to the ministry for intervention, which led to the suspects\u2019 arrest.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe parents told the ministry that their efforts to seek justice were consistently obstructed, which prompted them to seek the ministry\u2019s assistance,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Kuta expressed concern over the rising cases of rape involving minors and teenagers.<\/p>\n
She lamented that attempts were being made to divert attention from the rape allegations by accusing the victim of stealing livestock.<\/p>\n
According to the commissioner, the suspects took advantage of the girl after buying chickens from her.<\/p>\n
She stressed the dangers of street hawking, especially for girls.<\/p>\n
The commissioner also lamented that the individuals accused of rape were often granted bail shortly after arraignment.<\/p>\n
She said such practices deny victims and their families justice and embolden perpetrators to continue the act.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is distressing to observe that cases of this nature frequently cause significant psychological trauma, undermining the educational aspirations of young girls.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe future of these children can be irreparably damaged by the actions of the perpetrators,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n
She assured the victim\u2019s family that the ministry would pursue justice on their behalf.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs part of its intervention, the ministry has relocated the victim from her community to ensure her safety and has placed her under protective custody,\u201d she revealed.<\/p>\n
Kuta said the girl would receive comprehensive medical care, psychological evaluation, counselling, and other support services to assess the physical and emotional impact of the abuse and aid her recovery.<\/p>\n
She stressed the need for a thorough investigation, noting that the charges filed against the suspects would determine the strength of the prosecution\u2019s case in court.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ministry hopes justice will prevail and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of the victims,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n
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