BENIN, Edo State — The Edo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspects and rescued a teenage girl who was abducted and sexually assaulted in the Ewohimi community of Esan South-East Local Government Area, the command has announced.
The suspects were arrested following a report by the victim’s father, who reported that his daughter had been missing since June 12 and was later found in a hotel room after being lured and assaulted by a 25-year-old suspect named Jude.
According to the NSCDC, upon receiving the report, operatives of the command tracked the victim’s phone number to a hotel in the Ewohimi area, where she was found with the suspect, Jude. The victim was immediately taken to a hospital for medical treatment, where it was confirmed that she had been sexually assaulted.
Further investigation led to the arrest of a second suspect, identified as 32-year-old Osikpolor, who allegedly facilitated the crime by arranging the hotel room where the assault took place. An official statement from the command confirmed the arrests and the ongoing investigation into the matter.
The NSCDC has assured the public that the suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, reiterating the command’s determination to ensure justice for the victim and serve as a deterrent to others.
The command also issued a warning to members of the public, particularly parents and guardians, to be vigilant and monitor the whereabouts of their children to prevent them from falling victim to similar crimes.
This arrest follows a similar operation by the Edo State Police Command, which arrested a 28-year-old man, Abdulazeez Musbahu, for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Ugbowo area of Benin City. The police also arrested a prime suspect in a murder case involving a father and son in the Oredo Local Government Area.
As investigations continue, the NSCDC has urged anyone with information that could assist in the case to come forward. The command remains committed to protecting the rights and safety of all residents, particularly women and children, who are often the most vulnerable to such crimes.
