Ogoja: Police Nab 26-Year-Old Over Alleged Rape, Armed Robbery
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Emmanuel Adoga, over alleged rape and armed robbery in Ogoja Local Government Area.
The police spokesperson, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said in a statement on Sunday that the case was reported on October 9 through a petition by the father of the 22-year-old survivor.
The suspect allegedly threatened the survivor with a dangerous object, sexually assaulted her and stole her Infinix Smart 7 phone. He was also accused of demanding an additional ₦15,000.
According to the police, Adoga was arrested on October 12, and the allegedly stolen phone was recovered. Investigators also gathered photographic and electronic evidence.
The police said the survivor had undergone medical examination and was receiving treatment, while investigations continued.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Ajo Ordue, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to investigating sexual violence and urged the public to protect survivors’ identities.
The allegations remain subject to due legal process.
