The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a couple who tortured an 11-year-old orphan, Fahad Abdulkarim, who was placed in their custody as guardians, after the death of his father.
The incident happened at Wuro Jabbe, Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
It was learnt that the husband and wife frequently and willfully tortured the boy to the extent he sustained grievous injuries.
The State Police Command made this known in a statement issued on Friday by Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Suleiman Nyuroje, noting that the victim has been rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The statement reads; “Adamawa state police command, On 12/5/2023 apprehended couple (Husband and Wife), who recklessly tortured 11-year-old Fahad Abdulkarim (orphan) placed under their custody as guardians, after the death of his father.
“The suspects, (1) Kamal Idris “m” 24years, (2) Ambasiya Idris “f” 19years all residents of Wuro Jabbe, Yola South Local Government Area, frequently and willfully tortured the little child.
“The Command upon receiving the report swung into action and luckily rescued the innocent/tortured child and rushed him to Hospital, now on admission receiving treatment.
“The Commissioner of Police CP Afolabi Babatola frowned at the inhuman treatment meted on the little boy by the guardians who happened to be Uncle/Aunty to the victim and vowed to prosecute them so as to serve as deterrence to others.
“The Police boss urge members of the public to always support and give timely information to the police for effective policing and service delivery,” the statement added.