A 21-year-old graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, has been arrested over the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl.
The suspect, identified as Martin Okpara, reportedly hails from Mbano in Imo State and graduated from the university’s Department of History.
According to a complaint filed with the Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA), the incident happened after the victim’s mother sent her on an errand to a lodge where the suspect lives.
The girl was reportedly known for helping occupants of the lodge dispose of their waste in exchange for money.
On the day of the incident, the suspect allegedly invited her to wash some plates, offering to pay her ₦500 for the task.
After agreeing to the payment, the girl reportedly entered his apartment to carry out the job.
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However, she alleged that the suspect made unwanted advances towards her before sexually assaulting her.
The victim further claimed that the suspect threatened to kill her if she raised an alarm.
After leaving the apartment, she reportedly informed her elder sister, who subsequently alerted their mother.
The mother later lodged a formal complaint with SASA, leading to the suspect’s arrest.
Okpara is currently being held at the agency’s office in Upper Iweka, Onitsha, as investigations into the incident continue.
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