A businessman has reportedly been arrested in Owerri, Imo State, following an allegation that he sexually assaulted his newly employed 19-year-old sales attendant.
According to the report, the young woman was employed by the businessman on September 15, 2026, and had worked at the shop for only eight days before the alleged incident occurred.
She reportedly alleged that the incident happened on September 23 after the business had closed for the day.
According to an account, heavy rainfall began while she and the businessman were still at the shop. She alleged that during the situation, the businessman took advantage of the circumstances and sexually assaulted her.
The matter was subsequently reported to the authorities, leading to the businessman’s reported arrest.
The alleged victim has continued to attract attention, particularly because she had only recently started working at the business.
Details surrounding the investigation, including the exact circumstances of the alleged incident and the suspect’s response to the allegation, were not immediately available.
The businessman remains a suspect, and the allegation has not been established as fact in court.
Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the complaint and determine the appropriate legal action based on the evidence gathered.
