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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State Police Command announced, yesterday, that it has commenced investigation into the death of a 20-year-old girl, Precious Aigbokhode, who was raped and killed at Agenebode, the administrative headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of the State.
The deceased was said to have bled to death after being stabbed several times immediately she was raped last Sunday.
Confirming the incident yesterday, spokesman of the Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said one Zachariah has been arrested and he was helping in police investigation.
“On July 17, 2022, about 14:25hrs, one Paul of Otuokwe reported at Agenebode Police Station that about 12:30hrs of same day the body of his younger sister, one Precious Aigbokhode, 20 years, was found at Pandaponti Street.
“Based on the report, the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) mobilised his men and moved to the scene where the body was observed with marks of violence on it, multiple knife stabbing all over her body. One Zachariah is helping in the police investigation,” Nwabuzor said.
He added that the body was photographed and evacuated to the mortuary for autopsy and preservation, saying that preliminary investigation has commenced.
