A 32 year old anti-riot policeman was on Wednesday arrested for raping a 4 year old girl in Plateau. The police corporal attached to the Special Task Force (STF) in Plateau and serving at Rapum in Kassa area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) is known as Dogo by locals.

The girl who was immediately rushed to the Barkin Ladi General Hospital got treated and discharged but was readmitted when she started bleeding again. Doctors are battling to save her life as the condition is said to be critical.

A 32 year old anti-riot policeman was on Wednesday arrested for raping a 4 year old girl in Plateau. The police corporal attached to the Special Task Force (STF) in Plateau and serving at Rapum in Kassa area of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) is known as Dogo by locals.

The girl who was immediately rushed to the Barkin Ladi General Hospital got treated and discharged but was readmitted when she started bleeding again. Doctors are battling to save her life as the condition is said to be critical.

Parents of the girl were said to have reported the policeman to the sector commander in Barkin Ladi who immediately ordered the suspect’s arrest and detention. The girl’s parents stated that Dogo covered his name and rank with his cardigan to hide his identity.

STF Media Officer, Captain Salisu Mustapha confirmed the incident and said that Dogo will be transferred to STF headquarters in Jos for interrogation. He added that the suspect will be tried according to the laws guiding STF operatives. Mustapha added “This is an isolated case and I must tell you that we don’t condone this kind of attitude. The suspect is now under our custody and if at the end of the day he is found guilty, I assure you that he will not go scot free.”

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Four year old girl raped by STF personnel in Plateau