Police nab content creator over alleged rape of girl who committed suicide in Asaba

The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 44-year-old popular content creator simply identified as Odogwu Asaba.

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The suspect was nabbed for allegedly raping a 21-year-old girl (name withheld).

The girl was said to have committed suicide after the incident.

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It was said that the deceased was lured into Asaba by the suspect under the pretence of wanting to help her.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday.

It was learnt that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday at his residence in Asaba, following a petition by a human right activist, Comrade Israel Joe.

The suspect is currently in police custody and has allegedly confessed to the crime.

Warri based human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, commended the Delta State Police Command for the arrest, just as he insisted that justice must be seen to have been served in the matter.

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