The Lagos State police command has arrested a man for allegedly raping 13-year-old girl, Favour Okechukwu, to death in the Ejigbo area of the state on September 30, 2020.
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According to a statement released by the spokesperson of the police command, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Favour was sent on an errand by her mother to buy a carton of Gala for her at Olanrewaju street, Ejigbo, at about 8.30pm, after which she disappeared.
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“When Favour did not return on time, a search party was raised to look for her, till when her father came back from work and himself started looking for the girl. Later information got to them that a girl had been raped to death at No.4, Olanrewaju street Ejigbo.
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“On getting there, the body of Favor Okechukwu was found dead in a room that belongs to one Ajom Brimcewil Tabi at No.4, Olanrewaju street, Ejigbo, Lagos. The body was found stark naked with blood flowing out of her private part,”Adejobi said.
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The spokesperson added that the suspect is currently in detention. He disclosed that the commissioner of police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered a thorough Investigation into the case.
Nigerians are demanding justice for the girl on social media with #JusticeforFavour.
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