A 300 level UNILAG female student, Arinola has accused the cousin of
former Director–General of the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE),
President, Ndi Okereke-Onyuike of raping her severely.
According to her, the suspect, Daniel Okereke, 37, lured her into his
home at Mende, Maryland, Lagos, on November 6th, subdued her with the
aid of his security guard before pouncing on her and raping her.
Speaking with journalists, the 22 year old victim, Arinola revealed that she met the accused online.
“We became friends online and I gave him my number. He kept calling
requesting to see me in school and I kept giving him one excuse or the
other. He actually said that he wanted me to be his friend and I
declined that I am a student and should be allowed to face my studies.
On November 6, 2014, he called me that he was in my school compound. I
was sick and told him that I was about to head to the pharmacy to get
drugs.
He volunteered to drive me to the pharmacy. I was impressed and
grateful for such a kind gesture. After buying the drugs, we drove to
the fast food and bought food. He asked me to join him to a seat out
joint where I can relax and eat the food. I was surprised when he drove
straight to his house at Mende, Maryland.
“When we got to his house, I told him that I was not interested in
having sex with him, he called two of his security guards to help him to
tie me up and seal my mouth. He then brought out his belt and started
flogging me. He raped me severally till he was satisfied. He later
removed the ropes and ordered me to get out of his house. I was in pains
and knew that since the law will finally release him because of his
status, I needed to destroy anything within reach. It was the
neighbours whose car was destroyed that alerted the police at Area F,
Ikeja.
I wrote my statement and went to the hospital for examination. I was
not surprised when I was told that he was granted bail the same day. My
family had to report the matter to Panti and he was re-arrested.”
Tendering his side of the story, Prince Daniel, a businessman, who is
also related to Nigerian actress, Stephanie Okereke, blamed the devil
for the act.
“I am so ashamed of myself. We are family of professionals whom you
know very well. I don’t know what got into my head. I am sorry and plead
for forgiveness,” Daniel, who said he was single and still searching,
pleaded.
When asked why she destroyed the property in his house, Prince Daniel said:
“She thought I was going to force her to have sex with me. She
started destroying everything which is so expensive. Yes, I had sex with
her. I am very sorry, I need a way out.”
Confirming the story as at press time , Police Public Relations
Officer, Kenneth Nwosu said that the suspect would be charged to court
for rape and assault. According to him, the autopsy report got from
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, showed that there was
actual penetration in the course of the squabble.
“He will be arraigned along side with one of the security men who
assisted the suspected to subdue Tope. Meanwhile, the police is still
on the trail of one of the security guards who also participated in
assisting the man to tie her up.”