The Ondo Police spokesman, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, has warned the media to make findings of any news, especially on sensitive issues before disseminating it to the public
Ikoro made this warning on the issue of a 20-year-old man who was alleged to have defile a 40-year -old lady and was reported in the media that her eyes were plugged by the suspect in the process.
The Command has debunked the said rumour that the raped victim eyes were plugged, saying both the suspect and the victim who were rescued by the police from ‘B’ division were taken to the police hospital for treatment because a mob almost lynched the suspect.
“The lady had bruises on her head and body, but both of them are responding to treatment and in stable condition, “he stated.
It will be recalled that, the suspected rapist whose identity is yet to be ascertained was beaten to coma by an angry mob for allegedly defiling the lady.
The quick arrival of policemen from ‘B’ Division, Oke-Aro in Akure prevented angry youths from beating the suspect to death
According to report, the young suspect sneaked into the victim’s house at Oluwatuyi area and allegedly defiled her.
An eyewitness account said the suspect could not give his details because he was in a state of coma while the victim who had bruises in allover head and body.
The Command said it has commenced a full scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case.
Ikoro promised to reveal where the suspect hailed from through discreet investigation adding that, the suspect is not an Hausa by tribe as being speculated.
The PPRO however said after the investigation, the culprit would be charged to court for prosecution.
Source:The Hope
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