A 20 - year- old man , Abdullateef Ibrahim , who was arrested by the Niger State Police Command for allegedly raping a five - year -old girl , has pleaded for forgiveness , saying he started raping children after his girlfriend left him .
The Niger State Police Public Relations Officer , Muhammad Abubakar, said on Sunday that the suspect was apprehended by operatives attached to Nasko police division , adding that he had been charged to court .
Abubakar explained that the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation, noting that the victim had been taken to the General Hospital , Magama , for treatment .
It was learnt that the victim was running an errand for her mother when Ibrahim dragged her to an isolated area in the bush and had sex with her .
The suspect had been involved in the heinous act for over two years before he was eventually arrested by police operatives .
Ibrahim told our correspondent that he had forcefully had carnal knowledge of more than six underage girls in the community .
He said , “ Since my girlfriend left , I have been in the act and I enjoyed doing it , but at times I will ask myself ‘ why am I into this mess and the urge still continues ?’ It is quite unfortunate that I found myself in this hopeless predicament . ”
He begged for forgiveness and advised other youths to shun “ the wicked act that may mar their future . ”
Source:punchng
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