Teacher defiles 15-year-old pupil in Nasarawa

By Beauty John, LAFIA

Mr Alaga Solomon Ari, a teacher with Sudan United Mission ( S.U.M) Primary School, Agwatashi, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old pupil of the school.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Ramhan Nansel confirmed the incident.

A source who pleaded anonymity said that the teacher in question is fond of defiling underaged girls in the community.

“The suspect is happily married and has children but he’s fond of defiling people’s children. This is the fourth time he did such a thing since he returned from Lagos State,” he revealed.

PROMPT NEWS gathered that Mr Ari allegedly sent the victim to get a broom from a classroom after the school closing hour, when he followed her  and unlawfully defiled her.

It was further gathered that the act was reported to the LGA Chairman Muhammad Iymoyga Oyigye who immediately informed the police and  ordered for his arrest.

According to the PPRO, “On 16/08/20, at about 0745hrs, a case of rape was reported,  that one Alaga Solomon had on 14-8-2020 lured and unlawfully had canal knowledge of a 15 year old girl at Agwatashi, Obi LGA of Nasarawa State”.

“Upon receipt of the information, the Police went after the suspect and arrested him”.

“The Commissioner of Police, Bola Longe has directed that the case be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department in Lafia for thorough investigation,” he said.

Mr Alaga Solomon Ari, is currently in custody while investigation is being carried out to unravel the incident.