BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – The Nigeria Police on Thursday announced that its operatives have made a breakthrough and arrested six male suspects involved in what it described as “the shocking, barbaric and indecent assault” meted out on a young Nigerian female as shown in a video which recently went viral.
The six arrested suspects according to ACP Mba include; Otoghile Joel (owner of the phone alleged to have been stolen by the young woman), Lucky Igbinovia (alias “One Man Squad” in whose house the young woman was tortured), Edobor Osemwengie (manager of Lafun Hotel), Kingsley Iyamu, Gregg Eweka and Friday Omorogbe.
The Police in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Frank Mba, said that following the dehumanizing incident, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu ordered a comprehensive investigation into the report.
Mba explained that consequently, the Edo State Police Command, led by its Commissioner of Police (CP), Hakeem Odumosu swung into action, leading to the investigative breakthrough.
According to him; “Two other male suspects are still at large. Efforts are being intensified to arrest them and bring all involved to justice.
“The Nigeria Police Force condemns jungle justice in its entirety and warns of dire consequences for persons who resort to criminal acts of self-help.”
The Police spokesman said the Force has established contact with the female victim, aged 24 years, adding that her health status and recovery rate are being monitored.
Mba said the Edo State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu will be providing more details as the investigation progresses.
