Man Arrested For Raping 2 Minor Sisters, Impregnating 16-Year-Old

A 35-year-old man in Delta State, Nigeria, has been arrested for raping two minor sisters and impregnating one of them, authorities said.

The suspect was identified as Jude Nduka, a resident of Obi Onuwe Street behind Kowen Plaza, Asaba. He is accused of raping a 16-year-old girl and her 13-year-old sister, whose names were not disclosed in a police release obtained by Sahara Reporters.

According to the statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Edafe Bright, Nduka got the 16-year-old girl pregnant.

“A complainant, a woman, reported that the suspect allegedly raped and impregnated her daughter (name withheld) aged 16 years old and also raped and defiled her teenage daughter name (withheld) who is aged 13 years old,” police said.

Police launched an investigation into the allegations made by the victims' mother and later arrested Nduka. It was not clear when exactly he was taken into custody.

Nduka confessed to the crimes during interrogation, according to authorities.

Both girls underwent medical examination.

Nduka is currently in custody. He will be charged and will appear in court once the investigation is completed, Vanguard reported.

Meanwhile, a 34-year-old man was also arrested Monday by operatives of the Delta State Police Command for allegedly raping a young woman in Warri, southern Nigeria, Punch reported.

Ayuba Adavo is accused of raping a 25-year-old woman, of Sapele-Warri Road, whose name was not revealed.

The victim told police she was stopped by the suspect as she was walking along Amagiya Road, Sapele, on the night of Nov. 7. Adavo allegedly dragged her to his room and threatened to shoot her with a locally made, cut-to-size gun before raping her.

The victim said the suspect fell asleep because he was drunk, allowing her to sneak out and escape. The woman immediately reported the alleged incident to the Sapele Divisional Police Station.

Upon receiving the report, officers were dispatched to arrest Adavo. Operatives seized a gun and one live cartridge from the suspect.