By Praise Chinecherem
A 55-year old man, simply identified as Mr Ofomah has been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year old girl in Awgbu town in Anambra State.
The suspect, a native doctor was apprehended by team of social workers from the State Ministry for Women and Social Welfare.
The suspect was said to have defiled the victim when she was sent by her guardian to bring back the remaining harvested palm karnel from the farm.
AnambraDaily gathered that the suspect, while pretending to offer assistance to her victim, forcefully overpowered and had carnal knowledge of her.
Confirming the incident, Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Hon. Ify Obinabo through her media aide, Chidinma Ikeanyionwu said the culprit is currently in police custody.
“As soon as I got the report, I quickly dispatched my team of workers who immediately alerted the police and apprehended the suspect.
“He is currently in police custody and would be charged to court after investigations,” she said.
