Enoch Kwaleji, 52, was taken into custody by the police in Adamawa State.
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by Kwaleji in Sangere Jabbi Lamba, Girei Local Government Area.
A vice principal at a Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) in Abba Murke, Song LGA, is the suspect.
According to a statement by SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police public relations officer, Kwaleji resides in Jabbi Lamba, Girei.
On November 15 at about 1900hrs, he allegedly lured the victim to an uncompleted building and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Headquarters in Jabbi Lamba by the victim’s mother.
Commissioner of Police, Sikiru Akande has directed the officer in charge of Family Unit to lead the investigation and ensure prosecution.
Akande advised parents and guardians to be watchful of their children, especially the girl-child, against molesters and other criminals.