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Police arrest school driver for kidnapping, raping Delta student

Police in Delta State have arrested a 28-year-old school bus driver for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in Sapele. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-school-driver-for-kidnapping-raping-delta-student/

Police arrest school driver for kidnapping, raping Delta student

In a shocking incident in Sapele, Delta State, a 28-year-old school bus driver, Onome Ughagha, has been apprehended for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student. The suspect demanded and received N503,000 in ransom from the victim's father before allegedly abandoning her along Oton Road, where she was found in a traumatized state with signs of sexual assault.

The Delta State Police Command's spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the arrest after receiving the victim's report on Tuesday, which led to the suspect's apprehension in the Ajimele area of Sapele on Friday. Ughagha has reportedly confessed to his crime, and he is set to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Asaba for further investigation.

The state Commissioner of Police, Samuel Erale, condemned the incident and vowed to bring the perpetrator to justice, urging all stakeholders to prioritize the safety of children.

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