A housewife, Mrs Esse Isaiah Ozegbe, who was reportedly raped inside a cell at the Abraka Police Station in Delta State, has sued the police, seeking N750m damages.
Mrs Esse was arrested on February 26 over a quarrel she had with a neighbour and was detained in a cell among men. Two of the men allegedly raped her while the policemen on duty did nothing.
Mrs Esse, through her counsel, Efe Ejomafuvwe, instituted the suit at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State. Hearing in the case has been fixed for June 13.
The alleged rapists are facing trial at an Abraka Magistrates Court. The cell guard on duty has been dismissed from the police.
Sources at the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, Benin, said the cell guard was dismissed after an orderly room trial.
The source said a Police Inspector, Mrs Erebi Akporunor, was also demoted to Sergeant over the rape saga. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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This is not the first time but many women choose to keep quiet about there situation, let rise and support this woman and expose the evil deed of the police how can you lockup men and women in the same police cell.
ReplyDeleteNawa 2 Nigerian police oooh. How on earth should a woman be in d same cell with male criminals? The DP0 of dat police station should be demoted too. Yeye pple
ReplyDeleteDis is arrant nonsense, ear blocking news. Delta police command sorry.
ReplyDeleteit's probably not the first time a woman is being housed in the same cell as men. so the DPO and all others in that station should be brought to justice. Mannerless babarians!
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