25-year-old man arrested over alleged rape of 11-year-old boy

Police have arrested a 25-year-old Senegalese over the alleged rape of an 11-year-old boy.

Police spokesman Lamin Njie confirmed to The Fatu Network Hamza Dieng was arrested over the weekend in Jeshwang.

“He has been identified as the perpetrator in the alleged rape of the 11-year-old boy and he is currently helping the police in their investigation,” Superintendent Njie said.

Kanifing has been reeling since May amid news of a man taking an 11-year-old to an incomplete building and raping him. Police had been looking for the man.