The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Onikan Station, Mr. Adekunle Awe for alleged rape and threat to life.
According to reports, two other police officers of the rank of inspector were also arrested as part of ongoing investigations.
A 31-year-old cook, Idowu Akinwunmi, had accused Awe of raping her in his office on April 15, 2014.
The source said, “The DPO has been detained at the Special Investigation Bureau at the command headquarters. Two other inspectors, who were on duty when the alleged offence took place have also been arrested.
PUNCH reports that Police Public Relations Officer, Ngozi Braide, also confirmed the development to our correspondent on the telephone.
She said, “As you know, allegation of rape is a very grievous one and we have commenced investigation into the matter. The DPO has been relieved of his post and is in custody so as not to interfere with investigations.
“I want to assure the public that the command is not taking it lightly and will make sure that we get to the root of the matter.”
It had been reported that the victim, who worked at an eatery on Keffi Street, Ikoyi, had been arrested by the police at the behest of her boss who accused her of allowing a stranger to sleep over at the restaurant.
The police were said to have arrested five others including one Friday for disobeying the rules of the restaurant.
The victim had said she was forced into having sex with the DPO after he had threatened to kill her and throw her and the other suspects in prison.
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