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A 70-year old man, Nicholas Akeh, living with HIV for 20-years, has been arrested by the Benue State police command for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in the state.
Akeh confessed to the police that he lured the five-year-old, gave her ‘Garri’ to drink, and then forcefully had carnal knowledge of her
The suspect was arrested in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area of the state.
He was transferred to the Police Headquarters in Makurdi on Tuesday for further investigation.
Akeh confessed to the police that he lured the five-year-old, gave her ‘Garri’ to drink, and then forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
Nicholas explained that his living with HIV made his wife to abandon him. He said, as a result, he raped the minor to satisfy his sexual urge.
DSP Catherine Anene, spokesperson of the command confirmed the report and said the suspect is in police custody and investigation is ongoing.
The police spokesperson said, “The suspect has been detained at Benue police headquarters while further investigation is ongoing. He will be charged to court within the week.”