The Police in Okpoga, a town in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State, have arrested a commercial motorcycle operator, Daniel Abba, over the alleged rape a 16-year-old girl who visited her home town for the first time.
An uncle of the victim and Clan Head of Akpi-Todo in Okpale-Otta, Chief Richard Umele, said the accused was nabbed after the victim overcame the shock and threat by the rapist.
He explained that the victim who visited the village for the first time in May wanted to make her hair in the market.
“When she boarded a motorbike the accused rather took her elsewhere and raped her after threatening her with a dagger.
“After raping her he also threatened to kill her if she disclosed what happened to anybody. It happened on May 18.
“Out of fear, she did not report the matter to anyone and travelled back to Abuja where she came from. But she was worried and in pains. A few days ago called back and narrated what happened to us.
“Our community took up the matter and she was called back home. The boy was summoned and he confessed to the crime. Then I advised the father who happens to be my brother-in-law to report the matter to the police.
“That was done and he was arrested today Wednesday. Already, they have done HIV and pregnancy tests on the girl and the result will be ready tomorrow.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent, DSP, Catherine Anene confirmed the incidents.
