A 20-year-old girl in Owerri, Imo State, faced a terrifying experience after being tricked by someone pretending to be her friend on WhatsApp. She was asked to meet but instead encountered three men who threatened her. They had gotten her info after stealing her friend’s phone.
The girl was forced into a room where the men, named Cedar, Obinna, and Divine, r*ped her. Despite her pleading and explaining she was on her period, they didn’t stop. They r*ped her all night while taking drugs.
She bravely told a friend who helped catch two men, but shocking news followed. The police allegedly released one suspect, claiming he escaped. It can be recalled that in October 2023, the escaped suspect had a similar sexual assault case, and he was not charged in Court. The police bullied his October victim to give up on her case because they wanted to take a bribe and set the r*pist free.
According to @PIDOMNIGERIA, a user on X (formally Twitter), who exposed the situation, he also alleged that the police might have taken bribes and failed in their duty. He also highlighted threats made to the victim by the released suspect’s friends.
The police commissioner has taken action, moving the officer responsible and investigating others also, it was revealed that the Orji Divisional Police Officer (DPO) has been redeployed pending an investigation. The police also issued an official response, stating that they were investigating the situation and ensuring justice for the victim.
IMO CP REDEPLOYS DPO ORJI OVER ESCAPE OF A SUSPECTED SERIAL RAPIST.
— DSP Henry Okoye ….PPRO IMO (@chekwube_henry) November 28, 2023
The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, *CP Aboki Danjuma* has ordered the immediate redeployment of Orji Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Udom Godwin to the Command headquarters, Owerri on standby pic.twitter.com/7TiiVAu15N
People worry about the victim’s safety and doubt if justice will be served. This incident has sparked demands for justice and change in how these cases are handled in Nigeria.
Efforts continue to ensure justice for the victim and capture the remaining suspect while fixing issues in the system.
