Femi Adejuwon, a student of the Federal Polytechnic Ado–Ekiti, has been nabbed by the operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command for allegedly raping a 16-year-old student.
Phillip Ayuba, State Commandant of the NSCDC, made this known to newsmen on Tuesday in Akure via a press statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Ayodeji Olufemi.
The statement reads: “Information reachching us from concerned citizens in Ijoka Area, Akure, on Sunday, April 12, 2020, says that a 16-year-old student, who is currently awaiting admission, was allegedly raped by one Femi Adejuwon, an undergraduate of Accountancy Department, Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti.
“Based on investigation, the victim narrated her terrible ordeal after being discharged from the Police Clinic, Akure.
“She said that the suspect called her on phone to meet him in his friend’s place. On getting there, Femi Adejuwon took her in, shut the door and forcefully violated her.” The statement added.
“She was later rescued in a pool of her blood,” he said.
The commandant said that the suspect later confessed to the crime after much interrogation, blaming devil for the act.
Ayuba, however, added that investigation was still ongoing on the matter and the suspect would be charged to court for justice to take its course.
The commandant, therefore, advised all parents and guardians to watch over their children or wards, especially during this Coronavirus lockdown.
Ayuba also warned youths to disregard all social vices such as rape, theft, cultism, vandalism, etc.