Men of the Lagos state police command have arrested two suspected rapists in the state.
A statement released by the
spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, says on the
23rd of February 2024 at about 11.50pm, one Adepoju Ifedayo Moses ‘m’ 42yrs
reported at Ifako Gbagada Divisional Headquarters, Lagos that at about 9pm of
the same day, he had sent his younger sister, name withheld, 13 yrs, who is an
orphan, on an errand but she was accosted by one man, 38yrs, who lured her into
his room and defiled her.
Adejobi said a team of
detectives from the division moved to the scene, rescued the victim, and
arrested the suspect. He added that a thorough investigation later revealed
that it was the same complainant, Adepoju Ifedayo, who is an uncle to the
victim, was the one who had actually defiled the victim earlier that day but
instructed the victim to lie against the initial suspect. A search was
conducted at the complainant’s residence, which led to the discovery of 2
locally made pistols and 3 expended cartridges.
He added that in a related
development, on March 12th at about 10:30 PM, one Nene Badmus, f, reported at
the Surulere Divisional Headquarters, Lagos State that on the same day, around
7pm, she had found her daughter, name withheld, 16yrs, lying down by the
roadside crying and complaining of abdominal pain while bleeding.
Adejobi stated that she
questioned her and the daughter revealed that one Augustine Udeh ‘m’, 33yrs
defiled her by having unlawful sexual intercourse with her. He said a team of
detectives from the division took the victim to a medical centre for
examination and eventually apprehended the suspect.
The force police added that the
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, has always
expressed his displeasure and zero tolerance for such inhuman acts, and ordered
that perpetrators must be held accountable for their actions, punished accordingly and justice served.
‘’We must educate the populace
about consent, respect, and healthy relationships. By promoting a culture of
respect, dignity, and equality, we can prevent instances of rape and defilement
from occurring.
Ending rape and defilement
requires a concerted effort from all sectors of society. It requires us to
speak out against injustice, support and protect survivors, and work towards a
future where every individual is free from the threat of sexual harassment and
violence.
Together, we can create a world
where rape and defilement are curbed, and our women and child girls and boys
can live their lives free from fear, intimidation, and harassment. ‘’ he said.
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