A 13-year-old girl experiencing mental health issues has been allegedly ganged raped by four young men in Ugbomoro, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.
It was gathered that the incident, which reportedly occurred on January 24, has triggered outrage within the community and calls for justice from the victim’s family.
According to a source, the girl was on her way to buy an item in the evening when the suspects deceived her and dragged her into a house.
“They raped the girl till daybreak,” the source revealed.
The assault has raised concerns over the safety of minors in the area, with residents demanding immediate action to ensure justice.
The victim’s family is calling on law enforcement to apprehend all those involved and hold them accountable for their actions.
The Delta State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters on Tuesday.
He disclosed that one of the suspects has been arrested while three others remain at large.
“Yes, it’s true. The girl involved is mentally unstable. We have arrested one suspect while three others are on the run,” Edafe said.
The police have assured the public of ongoing efforts to apprehend the remaining suspects.
