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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
The Nigeria police force has confirmed the arrest of perpetrators of the the viral tweet of assault on a female teenager in Lafia, Nasarawa state, the Command swiftly commenced investigation into the case.
This was contained in a press release signed by the commands public relations officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel sent to Sunday Sun on Saturday saying:
“It is gratifying to state that, two suspects Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and one Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai have been arrested in connection with the case.”
The release also disclosed that the vehicle belonging to Dr Fred which was used in conveying the victim to a location along Kwandere road, Lafia where she was assaulted has been recovered.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai and the victim had a misunderstanding over a man named IG. The victim accused Emmanuela of snatching her supposed boyfriend and assaulted her.
In retaliation, Emmanuela mobilised her family, went after the victim and got her assaulted as well.
The Commissioner of police, AIG Adesina Soyemi had ordered an intensive man hunt for the other fleeing suspects and further directed that, those arrested should be charged to court for prosecution upon conclusion of investigation at the State Criminal Department, Lafia
Recall that a viral video of assault on one Emmanuella, a student of the the Federal University Lafia was in circulation for days now. The crime was allegedly carried out by one Fred Ekpa, a lecturer, who had arranged with her daughter and sons to beat up and naked the said Emmanuelle.
