Police Nab Man, 26, Over Alleged Rape Of Girl, 10

CHUKA UBAH

Police operatives attached to Okpoko Division, Anambra State, on 23rd September 2020, arrested a 26-year old man, Stanley Okpara, over allegation of rape.

The suspect, Stanley, resides at No.14 Edeh Road Okpoko but is a native of Umueze Isuofia in Aguata LGA of Anambra State.

P.M.EXPRESS gathered that the suspect allegedly lured a 10-year old girl into his shop when she went to supply him water proof bags and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
According to SP Haruna Mohammed, PPRO, Anambra State Police Command, the suspect is in Police custody while detectives had taken the girl to the hospital for medical examination, where penetration and laceration of her hymen was confirmed by the medical doctor.

The Police spokesperson said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation as directed by the Commissioner of Police, CP John B.Abang,fdc, after which the suspect will be charged to Court for prosecution.