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Emmanuela Amokhai alleged that her boyfriend was snatched
By Ibraheem Hamza Muhammad
A lecturer has been arrested for allegedly striping, recording and releasing the video on social media because a teenager has snatched the boyfriend of his daughter.
The suspects are Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, a lecturer and an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and his daughter, Miss Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai.
The police spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel confirmed the incident.
According to him, “Sequel to the viral tweet of assault on a female teenager in Lafia, Nasarawa state, the Command swiftly commenced investigation into the case.
It is gratifying to state that, two suspects namely: Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and one Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai have been arrested in connection with the case.
“The vehicle belonging to Dr Fred which was used in conveying the victim to a location along Kwandere road, Lafia where she was assaulted has been recovered.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai and the victim had a misunderstanding over a man named IG.
“The victim accused Emmanuela of snatching her supposed boyfriend and assaulted her. In retaliation, Emmanuela mobilised her family, went after the victim and got her assaulted as well,” he said.
DSP Ramhan Nansel said that the Commissioner of Police, Adesina Soyemi has ordered an intensive man hunt for the other fleeing suspects and further directed that, those arrested should be charged to court for prosecution upon conclusion of investigation at the State Criminal Department, Lafia
