Ekiti State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with the gang-rape of a 17-year-old girl.
The teenager was hawking sachet waters and soft drinks around 7pm on Monday when she was attacked at the popular Oja’ba market in Ado-Ekiti.
Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu noted that the Command has commenced an investigation into the matter, assuring that the case would be thoroughly prosecuted and ensure justice prevails.
The medical bill of the victim was offset by the Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, a world-renowned gender activist, she is the Chairman of the Ekiti State Gender-Based Violence Management Committee (GBVMC).