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How Police arrested community leader, pastor over alleged rape in, Akwa Ibom

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Jun 18, 2020

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Frederick said that the community leader, 60, bought bean-cake (akara) from the 11-year-old and asked her to follow him to his room in order to take her money.

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"On reaching the room, the suspect grabbed the victim and forcefully raped her,ÔÇØ he stated.

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He said that the command, following intelligence report, also arrested one pastor in one of the churches in Ntak Inyang in Etim Ekpo LGA for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl.

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Frederick said the girl was sent by her guardian to deliver a tin of milk to the pastor when the pastor allegedly committed the illicit act.

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Within the same period, he said the command also arrested three other persons (names withheld) for alleged defilement and rape.

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"The other three suspects conspired and lured a 26-year-old lady to their house and unlawfully assaulted her with fist blows and machete and in the process raped the victim,'' he stated.

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Frederick said that all suspects would be arraigned in court on completion of investigations.

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He reassured the people of the state that the command would tackle the issue of rape, gender-based violence and other crimes by ensuring the perpetrators do not escape justice.

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— Thompson Nsisongabasi

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