Christopher Ogah, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obi Ward, in Nasarawa State, has been arrested by the police for allegedly defiling two girls in his house in Obi Local Government Area of the state.
The APC chairman was allegedly caught defiling the two girls (said to be aged 12 and 13) after luring them into his room when they entered his home to fetch water from a well.
The chairman of the local government, Alhaji Mohammad Oyimoga Oyigye, who confirmed the incident, said that he saved the suspect from being lynched by the angry youth.
Oyigye said he handed the APC Chairman over to the Police, adding that he’s been transferred to Lafia in order to forestall peace in the area (Obi).
Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bola Longe also confirmed the arrest.
“I have directed that the case be transferred to State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID) in Lafia for a discreet investigation after which the suspect will be charged to court.
“The Police under my watch want to warn would-be Rapist to have a rethink or face the wrath of the Law.
”I am assuring the public of the Police command’s commitment to arrest and prosecute anyone found wanting no matter how highly placed,” he said.
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