A 40-year-old man has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Thursday for allegedly raping a 13-year-old Internally Displaced Person in Borno State.

The Borno State NSCDC Commandant, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim who confirmed the incident said the victim was staying with her aunt at the Colori Camp.

According to Ibrahim, the victim was lured to a building and then raped by the suspect.

“The suspect held the victim hostage for two days in his house. After intensive search by the command, the girl was later found with the culprit,” Ibrahim said.

Ibrahim also decried the increasing rate of rape in the state.

“The culprits usually take advantage of the poor living condition of their victims and abuse them.

“We are, therefore, appealing to all good citizens of Borno State to always report any suspicious activities that can cause havoc in the society,” Ibrahim said.

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