- The state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Sunday
The police in Ogun state have arrested one Prince Dara for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
The incident happened on February 8, 2024 in Abolaniyi Street, Idorawa, via Idi-Oke in the state, according to the police.
The state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident on Sunday and disclosed that the investigation was ongoing.
The survivor, identified simply as Odede, told the police that the suspect of lured her into his house on February 7 after he had seized her bag that contained her mobile phone and other personal effects.
The police added that the suspect threatened the survivor with a knife and raped her multiple times before he finally freed her.
Speaking about the incident, Odutola said the surveillance teams were immediately mobilised to the scene, adding that the ”entire area was combed for useful information, and the suspect was apprehended and brought to the station for questioning.
“The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment. The case file and parties involved will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Abeokuta for discreet investigation.”
Rape is one of the sexual offences under Nigerian criminal law.
Anyone found guilty of the crime risked life imprisonment or death sentence.
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