The Rivers State Police Command, has confirmed the arrest of a woman identified as Jessica for stripping a 13-year-old girl naked and dipping pepper into her private part at Rukpokwu Community, in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson of the command, Grace Koko in a statement said the matter has been transfered to the State Criminal Investigation Department for investigation.
It was gathered that the little girl was earlier reportedly raped by Jessica’s husband on 25th December.
The girl’s mother alleged that her daughter said, on Christmas day, December 25th 2024 a female neighbour who is a friend to Jessica took her to Jessica’s house where she was later raped by Jessica’s husband.
The mother said, “upon interrogation of my daughter,she told me that on Christmas day,December 25th 2024 a female neighbour who is a friend to Jessica took her(alleged rape victim) to Jessica’s house.“
“Minutes later,Jessica’s husband,Mr Ebuka sent the wife(Jessica) and her friend on an errand.”
“As his(Ebuka’s ) wife went out with her friend,Ebuka bounced on her and allegedly raped her after threatening to deal with her if she refuses.”
“After he was done,he let my daughter go.Though my daughter did not tell me because of the threat.Nobody has seen Ebuka after that day.”
“So on Sunday evening,Ebuka’s wife, Jessica,came to my shop and told my daughter to follow her,that she wants to show my daughter something in the house.My daughter followed her, only to get to their house,she stripped my daughter naked,poured her pepper and also inserted pepper in her vagina.Jessica dragged my daughter outside,flogged her severally with machet accusing her of having sex with her husband,Ebuka.Some persons even video recorded my daughter”.
Meanwhile, Human Rights Activists have called on the Police to investigate the matter and ensure justice is served.
