The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly defiling a five-year-old girl in Rumuekini Community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The suspect, identified as Bright Ekwueme had taken a carnal knowledge of the minor, who has reportedly been taken to the hospital for examination.
Speaking to newsmen in Port Harcourt, the mother of the victim said her life was under threat alleging that thugs were hired to beat her up for reporting the matter to the police
According to her, she needed protection to ensure that her daughter gets the justice she deserves.
“I need help from the government. People should help me. Somebody raped my daughter.
“The person’s name is Bright Ekwueme. He is in police custody. I have gone to the hospital for examination. I am waiting for the result,” she added.
Chairman for the committee for defence of human rights in Rivers State, Paul Amadi, who spoke on the matter, urged the police not to compromise the investigation.
He further appealed to the Choba Divisional Police to transfer the matter to the State Criminal and Investigation Department (SCID), where it would be officially treated.
However, the acting spokesperson of the state police command, Grace Iringe-Koko, when contacted, said was yet to be briefed about the incident.
