A 27 year old man identified as Samuel Inalegwu has allegedly raped a 10 year old girl in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue state.
A social activist, Mrs. Julie Okoh, who reported the case to the police, told the Next Edition that the incident took place last Saturday.
In a short audio clip she made available to journalists in Makurdi, the victim, (names withheld) narrated her ordeal.
“When I went to their shop to look for my sister, I asked him if he saw my sister but he said no. So I decided to go and look elsewhere.
“But when I got to the door, he draw me back. He is our neighbour so I told him I was not happy. He then carried me and covered my mouth and put me on the table.
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“After he finished, I used my leg to kick him before he let me go and my skirt was stained with blood. All my clothes,” she said.
Mrs. Okoh said the suspect, an apprentice drycleaner, has been reported to the Divisional police in Otukpo.
She commended the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Supol Bawa who she said has exhibited zero tolerance for rape cases.
She thanked the DPO for facilitating movement of victims and culprit for justice to be served.
Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene said she was yet to be brief as at the time of filing this report.
