Yusuf Rahimat Clara reporting
The Police operatives in Rivers State has arrested a 40 year old man identified as Chigozie Okpara, for allegedly defiling an underaged boy in Port Harcourt, the State capital.
It was reported that the suspect was caught in the act by neighbours after he lured the minor with food and snacks to his house in Okujagu community, Trans Amadi axis of Port Harcourt on Sunday night.
According to the report, the suspect’s neighbours overheard the little boy crying in the man’s room and alerted a local vigilante in the area who stormed the apartment and rescued the young boy.
Following his apprehension by the vigilante group, he was handed over to the Police for investigation and prosecution.
The report further disclosed that, the Public Relations Officer for the Rivers State Police Command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident, adding that the suspect will remain in custody while investigation continues.