#justiceforjennifer – Nigerians riot again over rape of 12-year-old girl

#justiceforjennifer is currently trending on Twitter and it seems there is no end to the strings of rape reports in Nigeria.

About eleven people alleged to have raped and molested a 12-year-old girl have been arrested in Jigawa, the Daily Post reports.

The arrest was confirmed by police spokesman SP Abdu Jinjiri who also explained the incident. Jinjiri said that that the arrest was made after police in the area received a complaint that a 57-year-old man was seen at Limawa market trying to lure a 12-year-old girl to a hidden place, to have intercourse with her.

The suspect was arrested and on the course of interrogation, the girl mentioned eleven persons who have raped and molested her on different occasions.

Jinjiri confirmed all the eleven suspects have been arrested and are now in Police custody.

He also said they have confessed to the offence but more investigation is ongoing.

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