The Edo State Police Command on Thursday arrested a
19-year-old man for allegedly raping a 25-year-old nursing mother in the
Agenebode, Estako East Local Government Area of the state.
The teenager, identified as Peter, was said to have
forcefully had carnal knowledge of the woman delivered of a baby through a
caesarian session two months ago.
PUNCH Metro gathered that after the suspect gained
access into the victim’s room, he threatened to kill her two-month-old baby if
he was not allowed to have his way.
The victim said that she succumbed to the suspect’s
intention to protect the baby, but raised the alarm immediately the suspect
left the room.
The victim, who pleaded anonymity, said, “I was
sleeping when I heard a noise. The man snatched my baby and turned him upside
down.
“I begged him but he insisted I should allow him to
have sex with me. To save my baby, I agreed.”
It was gathered that the victims cry attracted her
neighbours, who traced Peter and descended on him as he tried to enter his
apartment.
Peter confessed to the crime, adding that he did
not know what came over him.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Noble Uwoh,
confirmed Peter’s arrest.
He said, “The suspect was caught red-handed.
“The matter is, however, still under investigation
Source: Punch
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