From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
A 30-year-old man from Rafin-Makadi in Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Inusa Aliyu, has confessed to having regular sexual intercourse with his 14-year-old biological daughter.
Aliyu told the police after his arrest that his action was based on the recommendations of a herbalist, who gave him the assurance that sleeping with his daughter would bring him immense wealth and good luck.
The Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Gambo Isa, who confirmed the report, said the wife of the accused, Mariya, caught him in the act after repeated complaints from her daughter.
Isa said the accused would remain in custody, while further investigations continued.
According to him, “the daughter informed the mother of the sexual affairs with her father, but she could not believe until she caught him having sex with their daughter.
“She reported the case to the police headquarters in Rimi Local Government Area and the man was arrested. The girl was rushed to the General Hospital in Rimi for medical attention and the case has been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.”