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Police arrest 40-year-old man for allegedly raping teenager in Edo

The police said that the suspect has confessed to the crime and will soon be charged to court.

The Abdul Yemi by The Abdul Yemi
November 27, 2024
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  • According to Yamu, the suspect took advantage of the situation and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

The police command in Edo has announced the arrest of one Monday Obakpian, a 40-year-old suspect, for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in the state.

Moses Yamu, police spokesperson in Edo, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Wednesday in Edo.

The spokesperson said the suspect lured the innocent girl into his room under the guise of sending her on an errand.

He said the suspect forcefully had carnal knowledge of the victim, adding that a neighbour alerted the police after hearing her screams.

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“Obakpian, a resident of Odo quarters in Ibillo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state, lured the innocent girl into his room under the guise of sending her on an errand,” NAN quoted Yamu as saying.

“The suspect has confessed to the crime and will soon be charged to court.

“The command, in the spirit of this year’s theme for the campaign against Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)

“Safety, everywhere and always” is calling on each one of us to contribute in preventing or stopping such violence, especially against women and girls.

“This also serves as a warning to the general public, particularly perpetrators of these heinous crimes, that the command will do everything in its powers to protect the vulnerable and bring the criminals of such dastardly acts to book.”

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