Mr Samuel Doka, father to a 16-year-old girl, allegedly raped by a 28-year-old man, Lukman Musa, has been arrested by the Gombe Police Command.

BEYOND AFRICA gathered that the incident occurred in Bojude community, Kwami Local Government Area of the state.

His arrest was confirmed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi.

According to the PPRO, the girl’s father reportedly took the law into his own hands by attacking the suspect, inflicting a deep cut wound on his head.

He added, “In reaction to the allegation, Mr. Doka reportedly took the law into his own hands and attacked the suspect, inflicting a deep cut wound on his head.

Following this, an irate mob proceeded to Mr. Doka’s residence and set it ablaze. Fortunately, no lives were lost during the incident.

“Upon receiving the report, a team of detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer, Bojude Division, swiftly responded. The injured suspect was promptly evacuated to Cottage Hospital, Bojude, for medical attention, while Mr. Doka and his family were rescued and taken to the police station for safe custody.”

However, it was gathered that “the situation escalated when an irate mob set fire to Doka’s residence. Fortunately, no lives were lost during the incident.

“The police swiftly responded to the situation, evacuating the injured suspect to Cottage Hospital, Bojude, for medical attention. Doka and his family were rescued and taken to the police station for safe custody.

“We appeal to members of the public to remain calm and avoid taking the law into their hands. We reaffirm our commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is served,” DSP Abdullahi quoted the Commissioner of Police Bello Yahaya as advising the residents.