May 5, 2022

…Vows to arrest, prosecute offenders

The Police Command in Ebonyi State, has vowed to arrest and prosecute killers of a 26-year-old lady, Miss Ugochukwu Nworie who allegedly gang raped in a hotel.

Describing the incident as unfortunate and an offence against humanity, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Loveth Odah, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Garba, in Abakaliki, disclosed that efforts were on top gear to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators accordingly to serve as a deterrent to possible offenders.

She stated that investigation confirmed that the Lady was gang raped, as more than 12 used condoms were discovered in the room.

She added that investigation is still ongoing and would provide other information needed.

The police Spokesperson said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kpirikpiri Police Division in the state, indicated that the incident happened in Hope-in hotel, situated at Nine Ngbowo street, Abakaliki.

“The DPO reported that the incident happened while on a routine check on the hotel. A room not accounted for was discovered.

“So the DPO decided to enquire from the receptionist, who told him that the guests in the room were unknown to him.

“Efforts to open the room proved abortive, until he requested for the spare key to open the door, only to discover a lifeless body of the lady, naked and her legs, hands and mouth tied to the bed in the room,” Odah said.

She said the corpse has been deposited at a morgue.

Odah warned the general public, especially young ladies, to be careful.