The Police in Niger state have apprehended Ezekiel Yunana, 25, for raping an 85-year-old grandmother in Rafi local government area in the state.

The victim who reported the case at the Kagara police division, said she was inside her house sleeping when the suspect broke into her room through the window and then raped her. She explained that Ezekiel had threatened to kidnap her, asking her to pay a large sum of money, which she told him she didn’t have.

Upon interrogation, Ezekiel confessed to committing the crime. He said he decided to rape the old woman since she did not have any money to give him.

Spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Abiodun Wasiu, while confirming the said the suspect has confessed to committing the crime and that he will be arraigned in court soon.

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