
(Odogwu Asaba. Photo by Daily Post)
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 44-year-old popular content creator, simply identified as Odogwu Asaba.
The suspect was arrested over allegations of r@ping a 21-year-old girl, whose name has been withheld.
It was reported that the deceased took her own life following the incident, with sources claiming she was lured to Asaba by the suspect under the guise of receiving help.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest in an online statement on Wednesday.
It was gathered that the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday at his residence in Asaba, following a petition filed by human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe.
The suspect remains in police custody and is said to have confessed to the offence.
Warri-based human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, commended the Delta State Police Command for the arrest, insisting that justice must be seen to have been served in the matter.