- The hoodlums were said to have ambushed the girl on a deserted portion of the road on National Street and threatened her with a gun before whisking her away
In Rivers state, Two suspected cultists have allegedly abducted a 14-year-old girl and gang-raped her.
The incident happened at the Mile 3 area of Diobu in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
The two suspects identified as Precious aka Pere and Chidebere aka B2K committed the heinous crime at about 10am on Wednesday near a three-storey building located at National Street Mile 3.
The hoodlums were said to have ambushed the girl on a deserted portion of the road on National Street and threatened her with a gun before whisking her away.
“One of the bad boys raised his clothes to show the girl what looked like a weapon and she became afraid. And some part of that road is quiet
“That was how the girl was deflowered. Before that time, they threatened to kill her if she refused to cooperate with them. After they had their way, they also threatened to kill her if she disclosed what had transpired to anyone.” Punch quoted a source familiar with the incident as saying.
The source also disclosed that one of the cultists, Pere, just returned from prison.
The matter had since been reported to the Nkpolu Police Division in Mile 3, Diobu, where the teenage girl was issued medical form and is currently taking treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
Spokesperson for the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident, saying investigation have commenced.
Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, stated,” Yes, I can confirm. The Divisional Police Officer and his team are already on their trail to ensure they are arrested and meant to face the law.
“For now, investigation is ongoing and I assure you that before long, the suspects will be apprehended