University lecturer in custody for alleged rape of minor

The Command of the Nigerian Police in Adamawa State has confirmed that a lecturer working with the Adamawa State University (ADSU) Mubi, Mal. Danjuma Garandi has been remanded in a correctional center (Prison) for alleged sexual assault of a female teenager (Minor).

SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the command public relations officer while confirming the report to our Correspondent said the police were unaware when the case was taken to court and the court in Mubi insisted on a police report before any form of prosecution.

The Command image maker reiterated that when his attention was drawn to the case he enquired from the DPO of the area and was told that the case was first taken to the court without a police report but the court reverted to the police for a detailed investigation.

According to him investigation by the police and the detailed report indicted the lecturer for attempted Rape and based on the police report the court remanded the lecturer in Mubi correctional facility.

Garandi who is the examination officer of the Department of Geography was alleged to have attempted to rape the lady after molesting her in his office.

Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Dr. Steven Lagu declined many comments on the issue, according to him he is constrained to do so because the matter is in court.

One thought on “University lecturer in custody for alleged rape of minor

  1. I just hope that it’s NOT a frame-up… It’s really sad reading such. That’s professional misconduct and the University will likely take appropriate action on the matter.

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