Parents demand justice over alleged assault of 5-yr-old daughter

Parents of Hauwa’u Hayatu, a 5-year-old girl from Anguwan Rogo community in Jos North LGA, Plateau State, have demanded justice over the alleged rape of their daughter last week Thursday. Speaking to Daily Trust on Monday at their residence, the parents said they have reported the matter to the police, and the suspect has been […]

Parents of Hauwa’u Hayatu, a 5-year-old girl from Anguwan Rogo community in Jos North LGA, Plateau State, have demanded justice over the alleged rape of their daughter last week Thursday.

Speaking to Daily Trust on Monday at their residence, the parents said they have reported the matter to the police, and the suspect has been arrested after doctors confirmed that the girl was defiled.

Narrating the incident, the victim’s mother, Suwaiba Iliyasu, said:  “On Thursday, after my daughter returned from school, she and her elder brother went out. A moment later, they returned home with roasted groundnuts. It is my habit not to allow people to just give my children anything. I always investigate who gives them any gift.

“I asked her who gave her the groundnuts, and she said our neighbour outside removed her trousers, beat her, and gave her the groundnuts. When I heard about the trousers being removed, I quickly took her to the man.

“I asked him, ‘Why did you beat her and even remove her trousers?’ He responded that he did not remove her trousers, but that he beat her when he saw her and her brother playing. He said she started crying, so he gave them N200 to buy groundnuts.

“When asked further, Hauwa’u, however, said that he took her to a room, removed his trousers and hers, and put her on his lap. I then called her father.

“We reported the case at the Anguwan Rogo police station. The DPO asked that she be taken to the hospital, where doctors confirmed that she was defiled.

“The suspect was arrested. The DPO later took the matter to the Commissioner of Police, who referred us to ‘A’ Division,” she added.

The victim’s father, Hayatu Muhammad, called on relevant authorities, including the Commissioner of Police, to ensure justice for his daughter.

Contacted, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Alabo Alfred, didn’t respond to calls and WhatsApp messages from our correspondent as of the time of this report.