CRIME: LANDLORD’S SON RAPES FEMALE NYSC MEMBER IN AKWA IBOM
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A 44-year-old individual identified as Paul Edu has been reportedly apprehended by the Akwa Ibom State command of the Nigeria Police Force on charges of alleged sexual assault against a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
This news was revealed by State Commissioner of Police CP Waheed Ayilara during a recent press briefing held on Tuesday at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan, Abia, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
In Ukana Iba village, Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at around 3:15 am, the accused—the son of the person who was assaulted—was taken into custody, he claimed.
The police boss disclosed that the incident occurred after the suspect forced the victim to his residence, where he engaged in sexual activity with her.
He said, “On 20/7/2024 at about 3:15 pm, a National Youth Service Corps member residing at Ukana Iba village in Essien Udim reported that at about 3:00 am one Paul Samuel Edu 44yrs (her landlord’s son) came knocking at her door.
“That on opening the door, the said Paul brandished her with a machete and directed her to follow him to his room for a talk or else he would harm her.
“On reaching the suspect’s room, he bolted the door, tore her clothes and had carnal knowledge without her consent. The suspect was arrested, and one machete and a slaughter knife were recovered from him. The investigation is ongoing.”
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