Police arrest suspect for kidnapping and assault of 14-year-old girl in Rivers.

Saturday, April 5, 2025 - The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a suspect over the abduction and r3pe of a 14-year-old girl in Port Harcourt.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 4, 2025, said the suspect, Emmanuel Godwino, abducted the minor and detained her in a room where three other individuals also engaged in unlawful acts with her for over a week. 

“On April 2, 2025, at approximately 3:20 am, operatives of the C4I Strike Force, while on a routine patrol along the Casablanca Axis, GRA Phase-2, Port Harcourt, apprehended one Emmanuel Godwin (male, 23 years old) of 25 Chinda Street, Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt,” the statement read.

"The suspect was found in the company of a minor, name withheld (female, 14 years old), of 11 Nwogu Martins Street, Chinda, Ikwerre Road, Port Harcourt.

"Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to abducting the minor and detaining her in a room where three other individuals also engaged in unlawful acts with her for over a week. 

"Efforts are currently underway to apprehend the suspects who are at large. 

"The apprehended suspect will be charged to court after investigations. 

"The Rivers State Police Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. 

“Further updates on this case will be communicated in due course.”