LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Gender Section of the Lagos State Command has confirmed the arrest of four boys, aged 17, who allegedly conspired and gang raped a 16-year old girl, recorded their various sex actions and uploaded on the social media.Ā
According to reports, the boys, identified as Taofik Jimoh, Oduyebo Samson, Adegoke Oluwatimileh and Adesanya Aduragbemi, have been charged before the Court over their alleged conduct.
The incident is said to have taken place on 3 June, at Oshikomaya Street, Ikosi Ketu area of Lagos State.
They reportedly lured the girl into the apartment, forcefully removed her clothes and had sex with her one after the other.
While they engaged her in the sex romp, they recorded their various actions with their mobile phones and uploaded same on WhatsApp platforms and tiktok social media.
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Having satisfied themselves, they allowed her to go but warned her not to tell anyone about it and threatened to deal with her if she reveals it to anyone.
However, the girl was unable to bear the trauma and she revealed what happened to her parents. The matter was reported to the Police and they were arrested.
The suspects were later transferred to the Gender Section of the Command for interrogation over their alleged conduct.
After thorough interrogation, the Police found them culpable and subsequently charged them before the Ogba Magistrate Court for defilement, which attracts several years of imprisonment or life imprisonment.
The suspects pleaded not guilty to the charge against them.
Prosecutor Supol Akeem Raji, however, prayed the Court to refer the matter to the DPP for legal advice.