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The police in Rivers State have detained a suspect, identified as Honest, for gang-raping a 14-year-old girl in Erima community, Onelga area.
The police spokesperson in Rivers, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed to reporters in Port Harcourt on Sunday that the suspect committed the crime with his brother, Okwukwe, who is currently at large.
She said the arrest followed a report made by the survivor’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,” Ms Iringe-Koko, a police superintendent, said.
A local vigilante, Onuigba Aboy, 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.
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“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.
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