A 60 year-old man, Isa Usman, has been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for raping a 9 year-old girl at the state capital's Kure Ultra Modern Market.
The 60 year-old who migrated into Niger State, Northern Nigeria, over 20 years ago is said to own a pure water shop and fathers 12 children. His victim, according to reports, is one of the girls who help him hawk his goods in the market in return for some stipends.
Daily post reports that it was the cry of the girl while Usman was committing the act that attracted people in the market who forced themselves into his shop and rescued the girl.
According to the report, the timely intervention of the police saved Usman from been lynched by some angry traders who broke into his shop.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Niger State police command, ASP Bala Elkana, while confirming the incident said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
source: Daily post
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