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The suspect
By Iheanachor Isaac, Abakiliki
The Nigeria Police, Ebonyi State Command, have arrested a 19-year-old male for raping a 22-year female at Aboffia village in Ebonyi local government area of the state.
The victim whose first name was given as Ruth was raped by the suspect while she was cultivating crops at her farm in the area.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ebonyi state police command, SP Chris Anyanwu made this known while briefing journalists at the Ekumenyi police division in Abakiliki.
His words: “Ruth Nwizi a 22-year-old girl was farming at Aboffia village in Ebonyi LGA, Ebonyi State, when suddenly a young man came from the rear and pounced on her.
“The suspect later identified as Miracle Onwe, aged 19, an indigene of Ezzamgbo in Ohaukwu LGA, pushed the said Ruth down and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her without her consent.
“Immediately after the act, the suspect robbed her of her Infinix Smart 5 phone valued N45,000 and took to his heels.
“When the girl raised alarm and drew the attention of passers-by who went after him, the suspect dived into a nearby river with the phone.
“On getting the information, SP Mustapha Waheed, the DPO C Division Ekumenyi swung into action with his detectives.
“The area was cordoned and the suspect was drawn out from the river and arrested.
“He confessed to the crime. Both victim and suspect were taken to FETHA for post-exposure prophylaxis and laboratory tests respectively.
“A medical report duly issued by FETHA confirmed that the girl was actually raped.
“The suspect, Miracle Onwe will be arraigned this morning for Rape and Robbery at the appropriate Court in Abakaliki.
“It is pertinent to mention at this juncture that the suspect had earlier this year attempted to rape a minor whom he forcefully grabbed in the company of two of her mates.
“However, as soon as he stripped the little girl in a bid to defile her, people who were within the vicinity pursued him and he dived into this same river. This has been his modus operandi,” he explained.
