Femi Adejuwon, an undergraduate of the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti has been arrested by the men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command for allegedly raping a 16-year-old secondary school student.
This was disclosed in the NSCDC State Commandant, Philip Ayuba statement, issued and signed by Mr Ayodeji Olufemi, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO) on Tuesday in Akure.
“Information reachching us from concerned citizens in Ijoka Area, Akure, on Sunday, April 12, 2020, says that a 16-year-old student, who is currently awaiting admission, was allegedly raped by one Femi Adejuwon, an undergraduate of Accountancy Department, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti.
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“Based on investigation, the victim narrated her terrible ordeal after being discharged from the Police Clinic, Akure.
“She said that the suspect called her on phone to meet him in his friend’s place. On getting there, Femi Adejuwon took her in, shut the door and forcefully violated her.
“She was later rescued in a pool of her blood,” the statement read.
The commandant said that the suspect later confessed to the crime after much interrogation, blaming devil for the act.
Ayuba, however, added that investigation was still ongoing on the matter and the suspect would be charged to court for justice to take its course.
The commandant, therefore, advised all parents and guardians to watch over their children or wards, especially during this COVID-19 lockdown.
Ayuba also admonished youths to shun all social vices such as rape, theft, cultism, vandalism, riot among others in the good interest of the state.
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