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Three secondary school pupils nabbed for raping colleague

The police said the three suspects are in their custody and will be charged to court.

• November 28, 2022
A rape victim used to illustrate the story
A rape victim used to illustrate the story

The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested three secondary school students for the alleged conspiracy and defilement of a 14-year-old student.

Olufunmilayo Odunlami, the command’s spokesperson, disclosed this on Monday in Akure.

“The suspects are students of Akure High School. They lured a 14-year-old student into the bush at the back of the school gate and gang-raped her.

“The three suspects are in police custody and will be charged to court after the conclusion of our investigations,” Ms Odunlami said.

(NAN)

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