The Yobe State Police Command has reportedly arrested a lecturer, Adamu Gambo Hudu, for allegedly raping a female student in Potiskum town.
The lecturer is said to be an employee of the State General Hospital, Potiskum and Al-Maโarif, a private college of health sciences in Potiskum, where the victim is schooling.
Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Command, DSP Abdulkarim Dungus, confirmed that Hudu was arrested last Wednesday by Police operatives, noting that further investigation is being carried out on the issue.
The PPRO said, โThe suspect is in our custody. He was arrested for alleged rape, molestation and breach of trust. Further investigation is ongoingโ.
The Registrar of Al-Maโarif College of Health Sciences and Technology, Usman Alhaji Saleh, also confirmed the arrest to newsmen.
But be declined further comments on the matter.