The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a 16-year-old girl who was kidnapped in Enugu and transported to Port Harcourt in a ‘Ghana-Must-Go’ bag.
Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu announced the rescue during a news conference in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
According to Disu, the teenager was lured from her residence in Garki, Enugu, placed in the bag, and transported to Port Harcourt, where she was repeatedly raped by her kidnappers.
The police chief said the crime was uncovered when officers received credible intelligence regarding suspicious movement of one of the suspects.
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“Operatives were swiftly dispatched to the area, and they arrested one male suspect. The teenage girl, whose name has been withheld, was rescued and has undergone medical examination and treatment,” Disu said.
He added that upon arriving in Port Harcourt, the victim was taken to the residence of an alleged internet fraudster, where she was repeatedly raped by the suspect and another individual.
Disu assured that the suspects are in custody, and further investigations are underway. A manhunt for other suspects has been initiated.
This rescue operation highlights the efforts of the Rivers State Police Command in combating human trafficking and violence.
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