The Police in the Federal Capital Territory Abuja have begun an investigation into the alleged rape of a girl (name withheld) by a security operative attached to the wife of Ekiti Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi.
According to the statement on Tuesday by Ekiti Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Olawale Fapohunda, the alleged rape occurred on Monday, July 5, 2021, in Abuja.
Fapohunda said the matter, which has been reported at Criminal Investigation Department (CID) FCT Command, was undergoing investigation, adding that further action will be determined by the outcome of the probe.
He assured the police of the government’s unwavering readiness to cooperate with the investigation team in ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation into the matter.
While reiterating the commitment of the current government’s resolve to tackle sexual-related offences in the state, the Commissioner bemoaned the prevalent cases of rape, saying the Ministry of Justice was prosecuting 121 cases in various courts across the state.
