Rivers Police arrest suspect for rape of 14 years old girl

The River State Police Command has announced the detention of a suspect, identified as Honest, for gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in Erima community, Onelga area.

The command spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed to newsmen in Port Harcourt over the weekend that the rape suspect committed the crime with his brother, Okwukwe, who is currently at large.

She said the arrest followed a report made by the rape victim’s mother to local vigilantes in the community.

“The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) for thorough investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police in Rivers, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a manhunt for the fleeing suspect and any other accomplices,” she confirmed.

Mr Onuigba Aboy, a local vigilante, explained that the suspect was apprehended shortly after receiving a distress call.

“Upon arrival at the suspect’s home, we found Honest and Okwukwe assaulting the teenager.

“We immediately rescued her, but Okwukwe managed to escape during our attempt to take both brothers into custody.

“We then handed Honest over to the Egi Police Division in Obite for further investigation and possible prosecution,” he recounted.