- According to Yamu, the suspect lured the innocent girl into his room under the guise of sending her on an errand.
One Monday Obakpian has allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in Edo State.
The incident happened at Odo Quarters in Ibillo, Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state.
The 40-year-old suspect has since been arrested by men of the Edo State Police Command.
The Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Moses Yamu, disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement.
According to Yamu, the suspect lured the innocent girl into his room under the guise of sending her on an errand.
The police spokesman said the suspect took advantage of the situation and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
Yamu explained that a neighbour who heard the victim screams from the suspect’s room notified the police
He said the suspect who confessed to the crime would soon be charged in court.
The command called on members of the public to contribute to preventing or stopping 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 power to protect the vulnerable and bring the criminals of such dastardly acts to book,” Yamu said