Operatives of the Special Area Rumudomaya Division under the Rivers State Police Command have apprehended a man identified as Goodnews over the alleged assault of his neighbour’s 16-year-old daughter in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, May 4, 2026, along Apu Road in Rukpokwu, where the suspect, said to be living in the same compound as the victim, allegedly lured the teenager into his apartment under the pretense of sending her on an errand.
A family associate, Chidi Obulor, disclosed that the victim’s parents promptly reported the case, leading to the suspect’s arrest by the police.
The teenager was immediately taken to a medical facility, where she received examination and treatment.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson of the Rivers State Police Command, ASP Blessing Agabe, stated that the suspect is currently in custody and that investigations are ongoing.
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Meanwhile, a human rights organisation, the Centre for Basic Rights Protection and Accountability Campaign, has raised concerns over alleged attempts by some individuals to privately settle the matter.
The group emphasized that such offences are crimes against the state and should be prosecuted accordingly to serve as a deterrent.
The organisation’s National Coordinator, Prince Wiro, called on law enforcement authorities to ensure a thorough investigation and due legal process.
He stressed that allowing perpetrators to evade justice through informal settlements could encourage similar offences.
Authorities are reportedly making arrangements to transfer the suspect to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Port Harcourt for further investigation.
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