Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- The police have arrested two men for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in Yobe State.

The police spokesperson in the state, Dungus Abdulkarim, said in a statement on Monday that the incident occurred on Saturday in the Tarmuwa Local Government Area.

"At about 3:30 p.m., Tarmuwa Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended Bawa Saidu (22) and Weti Saleh (25) of Jalingo village, Tarmuwa LGA.

"The suspects conspired and gang-raped a 12-year-old girl (name withheld), inflicting serious injuries.

"The victim received immediate medical attention, while the suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Damaturu for discreet investigation", Mr Abdulkarim.

The spokesperson said the arre...