A senior lecturer in the Department of Public Administration, Federal Polytechnic, Bida has been detained by the police for raping a female student.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Niger State Police Command, Mr Bala Elkana who confirmed the incident said that the victim has been undergoing necessary tests and treatment at the school's medical center.
He added that the suspect would remain in police custody until investigation is concluded.
Meanwhile, the randy lecturer has been placed on suspension with half salary by the polytechnic.
According to the Public Relations Officer of Bida Polytechnic , Alhaji Hussaini Enagi, the rape suspect is a senior employee of the institution and has been suspended pending the outcome of investigation by its disciplinary committee.
“It is true that there has been an allegation of rape against one of our lecturers. The case has been referred to the Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee for investigation and recommendation.
“The alleged crime is also being investigated by the police. The official has been suspended and will also receive half salary pending the outcome of the committee’s investigation.”
Sources from the institution disclosed that the lecturer has been in the habit of sexually harassing female students.
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