21-Year-Old Graduate Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Minor

A 21-year-old graduate of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, identified as Martin Okpara, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in Awka.

Okpara, who hails from Mbano in Imo State, reportedly graduated from the university’s Department of History.

According to a complaint lodged with the Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA), the incident occurred when the victim’s mother sent her on an errand to the lodge where the suspect resides.

After agreeing to pay her N500 for the task, the suspect allegedly made advances towards her and sexually assaulted her while she was carrying out the job.

The victim further alleged that Okpara threatened to kill her if she raised an alarm about the incident.

She subsequently reported the alleged assault to her elder sister, who informed their mother. The mother later reported the matter to the SASA office for investigation.

The suspect is currently being held at the agency’s office in Upper Iweka, Onitsha, as investigations into the incident continue.