One of the suspects accused of raping a 20-year-old lady in Imo escapes from police cell

One of the suspects arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old girl in Owerri, Imo State, has escaped from police custody.

Investigative journalist @PIDOMNIGERIA, who broke the sad story online over the weekend, gave the update on X this evening, November 27th.

According to the update, police at Orji police station, where two of the three suspects who raped the victim were detained, said Obinna escaped from the police cell today.

Spokesperson of the state police command, SP Henry Okoye, confirmed the ‘escape’ of the suspect identified as Ihee Andrew’ and said no stone would be left unturned to ensure the re-arrest of Ihee and Divine who are now on the run. He added that the DPO in charge of Orji police station was questioned about the “escape” of the suspect.

“This case can never be swept under the carpet. The case was transferred from the Orji Divisional Headquarters to the Gender Department of the State Criminal Investigation Department. It is shameful and totally unacceptable that DPO Orji and his men allow 30 year old Ihee Andrew ‘m’ of Ahiazu Mbaise, a high profile suspect alleged to be a serial rapist, to escape the law. The DPO and other officers linked to this case have been questioned and a copy has been sent to the Force Headquarters. Efforts are on to arrest the suspects. The two suspects at large have been declared wanted and I will share the photo here for everyone to see and help the Police arrest them.”

Source: www.lindaikejisblog.com