Man arrested for abducting, raping ‘lover’ in Rivers
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Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested a 24-year-old, Otamiri Prince, over an alleged case of kidnapping and rape. The suspect reportedly lured a woman he met online to a bush in Igwuruta community on April 11, where he and his accomplices allegedly kidnapped and raped her. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Agabe Kaborlo Blessing, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, after which the suspects would be charged to court. She said: “Following a report made on 11th April, 2026 by one Miss Thomas Alice (F) aged (24) of Eliozu, Port Harcourt, the victim alleged that she was kidnapped on 3rd January, 2026 by an individual she met online. Air Force confirms Borno operation, silent on accidental bombing African Court to provide legal aid for indigent applicants “According to her statement, she was lured to Igwuruta, from where she was subsequently taken by accomplices to a bush in Ulakwo, Etche Local Government Area, where she was assaulted, raped and her valuables taken before she was later released. “On receipt of the report, operatives of the Command promptly commenced investigation, leveraging on technology-driven strategies of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, aided the investigation and eventual arrest of the suspect, Otamiri Prince ‘m’ who confessed to the crime. Exhibits recovered from him include an iPhone, a wig suspected to belong to the victim and other valuables. “Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang as investigation continues, after which the suspect(s) will be charged to court.” The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Cp Olugbenga Adepoju, psc, advised women and young ladies to exercise caution when interacting with individuals met online, urging them to avoid meeting strangers in isolated or unfamiliar locations. “Always inform trusted family members or friends of their movements, verify identities before physical meetings, choose safe and public locations, and remain vigilant at all times; in case of any suspicion or emergency requiring prompt intervention, members of the public are advised to promptly contact the Police through the designated emergency lines.” she said.