Hisbah apprehends 16-year-old in Kebbi for alleged rape of two minors

<p>16-year-old Habibu Umar has been detained by the Hisbah, a religious police in Kebbi State, on charges of raping two minors aged 5 and 6.</p>, <p>He was arrested in the Badariya district of Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, as confirmed by a statement posted on Hisbah’s Facebook page in Hausa language, on Wednesday.</p>, <p>The statement revealed that Umar admitted to the crime, prompting his immediate transfer to the regular police force for a comprehensive investigation.</p>, <p>The Hisbah Commissioner stated the gravity of the case and emphasized Hisbah’s commitment to pursue legal actions against the accused.</p>, <p>“The Hisbah government of Kebbi state has succeeded in arresting Habibu Umar, 16 years old, for allegedly raping two girls aged 5 and 6 in Badariya district of Kebbi,” the translated statement declared.</p>, <p>The statement further outlined that medical examinations conducted at the Hisbah Dana Hospital confirmed the assault.</p>, <p>In compliance with legal procedures, the Hisbah promptly handed over the matter to the regular police force for further investigation and subsequent presentation before the court.</p>