The suspect allegedly raped the 10-year-old girl in Tagina, Rafi Local Government Area of the Niger State.
Mr. Adamu Usman, Commissioner of Police in the state, confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna on Wednesday that the suspect has been arrested.
The suspect allegedly lured the girl into his room and sexually abused her on Aug. 24.
CP Usman disclosed that the suspect was proposing to marry the girl’s elder sister before the incident.
The police commissioner added that the suspect would be charged to court immediately after investigation.