Police arrest tenant who raped landlord’s 11-year-old daughter in Delta

In Delta State, one Ernest Okporu has been apprehended for allegedly defiling his landlord’s 11 years old daughter (name withheld).

Okporu, a 39 year old married man, committed the heinous act on Saturday March 23 in Osubi community, Okpe Local Government Area of the State.

It was gathered that the suspect lured the victim into his apartment by asking her to bring his phone charger from there.

The unsuspecting victim did as she was told only for the suspect to follow and grab her from behind as she entered the apartment, tied her hands and sexually assault her.

The suspect forced the girl to wash her blood stained underwear and threatened her that if she tells anyone she will be killed.

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Medical reports indicated that the victim’s hymen has been broken. The tests also revealed that there was penetration and presence of semen.

The suspect, Ernest Okporu, admitted to the crime just as he pleaded for forgiveness from the father of the little girl.

Human right activist, Comrade Kelvin Ejumudo, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

He said, “I got a distress call from the mother of the little girl and well meaning Deltans that a minor has been raped and defiled.”

Ejumudo disclosed that the suspect will be arraigned in court before the end of the week.

He appreciated the Orerokpe Divisional Police Officer, CSP Paul Oboware, for his stance to ensure that justice is served in the matter.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, also confirmed the development to newsmen.

Police arrest tenant who raped landlord’s 11-year-old daughter in Delta