The police officers attached to B-Division Warri swung into action immediately the case was reported and tracked the suspected rapist known as Aghogho Matthew to his residence.
The officers went after him in the mid-night and arrested him just as he was preparing to escape on hearing that the police have been notified.
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The suspect has been detained at the police station and would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.