The police spokesman, ASP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the arrest in a statement in Dutse on Friday.
Mr Shiisu said the suspect was arrested at about 1:00 a.m. by the police, who were on patrol in Gwaram town.
He explained that the suspect, a resident of Kunnadi quarters, was arrested by the patrol team while having sex with the goat.
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“At about 0100hrs, Police from Gwaram Divisional Headquarters, while on patrol in Gwaram and its environs, arrested one 25-year-old resident of Kunnadi quarters, while having intercourse with a goat,” Mr Shiisu said in the statement.
The spokesman added that investigation into the case was ongoing after which the suspect would be charged to court.
Bestiality is a crime in Nigeria, it is punishable by a jail term of up to 14 years, according to Section 214 of the Criminal Code Act. Also, the Penal Code Act, applied in northern Nigeria says:
“Whoever has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with a man, woman or any animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of which may extend to fourteen years and shall also be liable to fine.”
(NAN)
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September 17, 2021
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