A femle corp member (name withheld) serving in Akwa Ibon was gang-raped by two men, Ofonime Essien and Frank Okon after she went to charge her phone in their house. The victim whose primary assignment is in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom reported the incident to the police leading to the arrest of the suspects.
According to the Police commander in charge,
all the suspects have confessed to the crime and will be immediately arraigned in court. He warned perpetrators of the act to desist forthwith or face arrest and prosecution by the police.
Recall that few weeks ago, A first year Microbiology student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Uwaila Omozuwa has been confirmed dead after being raped and beaten inside her local church.
Late Uwa
The 22-year-old student who goes to read everyday at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Edo Province 10, Ikpoba Hill, Benin, was attacked with a fire extinguisher by unknown men on Wednesday, May 27.
Nigerians have taken it upon themselves to seek justice for Uwa and protest against rape in Nigeria.