Police Arrest Yobe Lecturer for Allegedly Raping Female Student

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended a lecturer, Adamu Gambo Hudu, over allegations of raping a female student in Potiskum town.

Hudu is reported to be associated with the State General Hospital, Potiskum, and Al-Ma’arif, a private college of health sciences in Potiskum, where the victim is pursuing her education.

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, “The suspect is in our custody. He was arrested for alleged rape, molestation and breach of trust. Further investigation is ongoing”.

The Registrar of Al-Ma’arif College of Health Sciences and Technology, Usman Alhaji Saleh, confirmed the arrest to newsmen but refused to comment further on the subject.