A chairman of an APC ward in Nasarawa state has been caught defiling two girls in his house in Obi Local Government Area of the state.
He has been identified has Christopher Ogah and according to him, he is the chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obi Ward. The two girls he defiled are age 12 and 13.
According to a report by Daily Trust, a witness said the APC chairman deceived the girls into his room when they came to his house to fetch water from his well.
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The Chairman of the local government, Alhaji Mohammad Oyimoga Oyigye confirmed the incident and also disclosed that he saved the suspect from being killed or wounded by angry youths.
Mr. Oyigye said the suspect who was handed over to the police, was transferred to Lafia to forestall breakdown of peace in the area.
Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Mr Bola Longe who also confirmed the incident said;
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“I have directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lafia for discreet investigation after which the suspect will be charged to court.
“The police, under my watch, are warning would-be rapists 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.”