Man rapes neighbour’s wife in Adamawa

By Bisi LAWAL

One Jaafar Adamu, 36, who allegedly raped his neighbour’s wife in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State has been arrested.

The Adamawa Police Command spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya-Nguroje, in a statement said the suspect was arrested on Sept. 15.

He said that the suspect, who wore a face mask, raped the 23-year-old wife of his neighbour in Angwan Diocese Kala’a in Hong Town.

“Unfortunately for him, upon committing the act, his face mask fell off and was recognised by the victim. He escaped but has been apprehended,” he said.

He said the police are currently investigating the matter and he would be prosecuted.