Nigeria, Oct. 27 -- The police in Cross River State have arrested a 35-year-old man over the alleged rape of an 11-year-old girl in Yala Local Government Area of the state.

Police said the suspect, Okputu Bright, was arrested after the victim's father reported the incident at the Okpoma Divisional Police Headquarters on 24 October.

In a statement on Sunday, police spokesperson Sunday Eitokpah said the alleged incident occurred on 18 October.

According to the police, the father alleged that Mr Bright lured the girl and sexually assaulted her before leaving her at a location within the community.

The police said the child had been referred to a general hospital for medical examination, while the suspect was arrested and detained.

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