Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Police in Lagos have arrested a 61 year man who raped and impregnated his daughter.
According to spokesman of the Command, Bala Elkana, “On 12/06/2020 at about 1530hrs, Ikorodu Police Station received a complaint from a member of FIDA, that one Eke Kanu ‘m’ 61 years old of Ebute road, Igbogbo, Ikorodu was having unlawful sexual intercourse with his 19 years old daughter (name withheld) without her consent.
The survivor stated that the Father started having sexual intercourse with her when she was small and threatened to deal with her if she tells anybody.”
Elkana continued, “She further stated that, when her father discovered that she was pregnant, he took her to a chemist where she was administered some drugs and injection to abort the pregnancy.”
The survivor has been taken to Mirabel Center by the Police, for medical attention and forensic examination.
He said the suspect was arrested and taken to State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.
In a related development, on 26/06/2020 at about 1930hrs, Bariga Police Station received a report that one Chibuike Kalu ‘m’ 33 years old of Amodu Street Bariga has defiled his 14 years old daughter (name withheld).
The survivor was taken to Mirabel Centre Ikeja for medical treatment and forensic examination.
The suspect was arrested and he confessed to the commission of the crime and will be charged to court.