Delta State Police Command has apprehended a 35- year-old suspect for allegedly raping two sisters in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
The suspect, identified as Jude Nduka, had reportedly defiled two sisters aged 16 and 13 years respectively.
According to the mother of the girls, who reported the case to the police, her 16-year-old daughter fell pregnant after the incident.
Confirming the incident, the Spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Bright Edafe, said the suspect had been arrested.
Edafe said upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to having committed the crimes.
According to the statement, “The Command Eagle-net Special Squad on 10/11/2021 at about 1000hrs received a complaint from one woman (name withheld) of Okpanam road Asaba against one Mr Jude Nduka’ m’ age 35yrs of No. 10 Obi Onuwe Street behind Kowen Plaza Asaba.
“The Complainant alleged that the suspect raped and impregnated her daughter (name withheld) age 16yrs old and also raped and defiled her teenage daughter name (withheld) who is age ’13yrs’.
“The commander Eagle net detailed detectives to investigate. The detective swung into action, and the suspect was arrested. Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to having committed the crimes.
“Medical examinations on the said victims have been carried out. The suspect is currently in custody and will be charged to court on completion of the investigation.”
