A 50-year-old man, identified simply as Godwin, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command over the alleged defilement of two underage girls in Ogale, Eleme Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect was apprehended by operatives of the Eleme Police Division following a complaint filed by the parents of the victims, aged 13 and 11.
The father of one of the girls, identified as Cletus, alleged that the suspect would often send the children on errands before inviting them into his room after they returned.
According to him, the suspect would then lock the door, increase the volume of his music, and sexually assault the girls.
He further alleged that the suspect threatened the children with severe consequences if they disclosed the incidents to anyone.
Confirming the arrest on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police Blessing Agabe, said the suspect remains in police custody while investigations continue.
She said the police had issued medical examination forms to the parents of the girls, adding that investigators were awaiting the outcome of the examinations.
“We can confirm that the suspect has been arrested and is currently in our custody. The police issued medical forms to enable the victims undergo examination, and we are awaiting the results,” Agabe said.
She added, “The medical report will help determine issues such as whether there was penetration. Once the findings are available, the matter will be transferred to the appropriate department if necessary. Investigation is still ongoing.”
