Man bags seven years for raping minor
A Niger State High Court has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Hussaini Suleiman, to seven years in jail for raping an eight-year-old girl in Minna. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-bags-seven-years-for-raping-minor/
In a recent ruling, a Nigerian court sentenced a 27-year-old man, Hussaini Suleiman, to seven years in prison for raping an eight-year-old girl. The incident took place at Suleiman's residence in Minna, Niger State. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) reported the case to the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on April 16, 2026, following a complaint from the minor's family.
Suleiman pleaded guilty during a court appearance on September 10, 2026, and was subsequently sentenced to seven years in jail. The case is currently being handled by Court 8 of the Niger State High Court in Minna.
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