In a statement released, the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the 48 year old man, a native of Akwa Ibom but resides in Port Harcourt, lured the 12 year old girl into a stationary tricycle before assaulting her.

According to the statement, the incident occurred at Mini Orlu, off Ada-George Road, where the victim, who was on holiday with her aunt, was attacked while returning from an errand.

Iringe-Koko explained that operatives attached to the CP Strike Force mobilised swiftly after receiving a distress call and took the girl to the Police Hospital for medical examination.

The police spokesperson disclosed that exhibits recovered from the scene included a bundle of rope allegedly used to tie the victim’s hands, a wrap of fufu, and the blue tricycle.

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“The suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime during interrogation. He is currently in custody alongside the exhibits while a discreet investigation continues,” Iringe-Koko added.

The Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring that perpetrators of crime in the state face the full wrath of the law.

He further urged parents and guardians to watch over their children and wards closely, as such predators are within our neighbourhood.

Source: Punch