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Landlord’s son in soup for raping female corps member

A 44-year-old man identified as Paul Edu has been reportedly arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command.

Edu was accused of alleged sexual assault against a member of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.

Waheed Ayilara, the State Commissioner of Police, disclosed this development during a recent briefing with journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikot Akpan, Abia, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.

According to him, the accused, who is the son of the landlord of the victim was detained on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Ukana Iba village, Essien Udim Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, at about 3:15 am.

Ayilara added that the incident occurred after the suspect forced the victim to his residence, where he engaged in sexual activity with her.

“On 20/7/2024 at about 3:15 pm, a National Youth Service Corps member residing at Ukana Iba village in Essien Udim reported that at about 3:00 am, one Paul Samuel Edu, 44yrs (her landlord’s son) came knocking at her door,” the CP said.

“On opening the door, the said Paul, brandishing a machete,  directed her to follow him to his room for a talk or else he would harm her.

“On reaching the suspect’s room, he bolted the door, tore her clothes and had carnal knowledge without her consent. The suspect was arrested, and one machete and a slaughter knife were recovered from him. The investigation is ongoing.”

The police boss also announced other breakthroughs recorded by the command within the period under review, including the arrest of a suspected kidnapper and recovery of firearms, the arrest of suspects for vandalisation, the arrest of an armed robbery syndicate and child trafficking suspects, among others.