A housewife, Mrs Esse Isaiah Ozegbe, who was reportedly raped inside a cell at the Abraka Police Station in Delta State, has sued the police, seeking N750m damages.
Mrs Esse was arrested on February 26 over a quarrel she had with a neighbour and was detained in a cell among men. Two of the men allegedly raped her while the policemen on duty did nothing.
Mrs Esse, through her counsel, Efe Ejomafuvwe, instituted the suit at the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State. Hearing in the case has been fixed for June 13.
The alleged rapists are facing trial at an Abraka Magistrates Court. The cell guard on duty has been dismissed from the police.
Sources at the office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 5, Benin, said the cell guard was dismissed after an orderly room trial.
The source said a Police Inspector, Mrs Erebi Akporunor, was also demoted to Sergeant over the rape saga.
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