The Nigeria police force has confirmed that it has arrested the perpetrators of the viral tweet of assault on a female teenager in Lafia, Nasarawa state capital.

According to the command, it has swiftly commenced investigation into the case.

According to a press release signed by the commands public relations officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel two suspects are already with the police.

“It is gratifying to state that, two suspects Dr. Fred Ekpa Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and one Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai have been arrested in connection with the case.”

According to the release, the police also recovered the vehicle belonging to Dr Fred which was used in conveying the victim to a location along Kwandere road, Lafia where she was assaulted.

Emmanuela Ekpa Ayokhai and the victim, according to a preliminary had a misunderstanding over a man named IG. The victim accused Emmanuela of snatching her supposed boyfriend and assaulted her.

The statement further revealed that in retaliation, Emmanuela mobilised her family, went after the victim and got her assaulted as well.

The Commissioner of police, AIG Adesina Soyemi mandated his men to begin an intensive manhunt for the other suspects who are on the run. He also directed that, those arrested should be charged to court for prosecution.

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