Police Arrest Man 23 Over Defilement Of 12 Year Old Girl In Rivers
Prince Woke
The Rivers State Police Command says it has arrested a twenty-three year old man, Emmanuel Godwin over abduction and gang rape of a thirteen year old girl(namewitheld).
Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe Koko disclosed that on April 2, 2025, at approximately 3:20 am, operatives of the C4I Strike Force, while on a routine patrol along the Casablanca Axis, GRA Phase-2, Port Harcourt, apprehended one Emmanuel Godwin (male, 23 years old) of 25 Chinda Street, Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt.
“The suspect was found in the company of a minor, name withheld (female, 14 years old), of 11 Nwogu Martins Street, Chinda, Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to abducting the minor and detaining her in a room where three other individuals also engaged in unlawful acts with her for over a week.
“Efforts are currently underway to apprehend the suspects who are at large. The apprehended suspect will be charged to court after investigations” SP Koko said..
The Rivers State Police Spokesperson further stated that the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
