Doctor in custody for raping housemaid, wife’s niece in Delta
The Police in Delta has confirmed the arrest of a medical practitioner, Christian Osakwe, for allegedly raping his housemaid in Asaba.
The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, told journalists on Tuesday in Asaba that Mr Osakwe was arrested and detained following a complaint on the allegation.
“The suspect is currently in police custody at the SCID, and we have commenced investigation into the allegation.
“I can assure you that once investigation is concluded, the suspect will be charged to court,” Mr Edafe said.
Human right activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who lodged the complaint, told journalists in Asaba that the suspect offered him N1 million bribe to drop the case.
He said the suspect was the Chief Medical Director of Excel Victory Hospital and Maternity Home, located along Kings Street, Umuaji Quarters in Asaba.
According to Mr Gwamnishu, the suspect is being accused of raping his housemaid and also a niece to his wife.
“The medical doctor, in the guise of checking the victim’s virginity, allegedly defiled a 15 year old maid living with him.
“Also, in a video from our private investigation, we discovered he also sexually harassed his wife’s niece.
“He initially denied all the allegations but later owned up when we confronted him with evidence. He offered to pay us one million naira to drop the matter, but we declined.
“However, we succeeded in handing the suspect and the N1 million to the police for further investigation,” Mr Gwamnishu said.
(NAN)
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