Is the devil to Blame? by @AbimbolaAbiolaa

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Punch Metro has a post about a recent child rape case.

"The boy named Thompson who lived with his family on Oremeji Street had complained about pains in his anus while his mother identified as Adenike Ejigbo gave him a bath. The boy told his mother the man, Amusa Ganiu lured him to a place where he allegedly penetrated his anus. The mother was said to have raised the alarm after which the matter was reported at Alakuko police division"

So what happened to the suspect?

"The lagos state deputy police public relations officer, ASP Aliyu Giwa confirmed the arrest and according to what a police source told their correspondent the suspect didn't deny the incident, he BLAMED THE DEVIL"

At the start of my read which didn't have the same headline as above, I already suspected this typical shift of blame which is frequently given by rapists and criminals who plead guilty to their crimes with a "but" would spring up. This sick excuse demonstrates again that those who commit child rape are committing crimes which came from the brain and multiple deliberate decisions than a "devil" driven compulsion committed by out of control human beings.

Offenders like Amusa committed these crimes because they want to and are meant to take full responsibility for it.


Blaming the devil is not a valid justification for the crime, rape is rape and it is inexcusable.

Police Arrest Five for Gang-Raping, Robbing Woman

Five men have been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly gang raping a 33-year-old female trader in Ogun State. The perpetrators aged within 23-28, initially intended to kidnap the victim in return for a ransom, but robbed and raped her instead after she said she is an orphan.  The victim was dispossessed of a huge sum of money and her personal possessions worth thousands of naira. Read more...

Nigerian Eye reports:

The police in Ogun have arrested five men, who allegedly gang-raped a thirty-three-year-old female trader (names withheld) along Idiroko Road, Ipokia Local Government Area of the state.

The alleged rapists also robbed their victim of N1.8m cash and dispossessed her of other items worth over N387, 000 last Tuesday. 

Girl, 16, Raped to Death in Bayelsa

Not again! Why is rape making the headline news everyday? Are we missing something out? Just today, report has it that a 23-year-old boy allegedly raped a minor to death in Bayelsa. The alleged rapist ran away when he noticed the girl was dead, but amazingly handed himself to the police. Strange right? Read more on the report below.

Daily Trust reports:

A 23-year-old boy yesterday allegedly raped a 16-year-old girl to death in Oporoma community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
It was gathered that the deceased visited the alleged rapist in company of her friend, where they were offered drinks containing substances suspected to be cocaine. Daily Trust learnt that while the deceased accepted the offer, her friend declined, and later left the room. Sources said after the deceased’s friend left the room, the suspect raped the victim until she became unconsciousThe alleged rapist, it was gathered, ran away when he noticed that the girl had died and that a mob was after him. Sources said he later handed himself to the police. 
The state Police Public Relations Officer Mr. Alex Akhigbe, confirmed the incident and added that the command is awaiting the outcome of the autopsy on the deceased.He confirmed that the suspected rapist entertained the deceased with alcohol before the rape.He however added that until an autopsy is carried out, the police cannot ascertain the cause of death.

‘Forgive me, it’s my first time’: Man, 62, Pleads After Raping 7 YO Girl

There is always a first time to everything they say, but some things have an exception. It's unforgivable when a 62-year-old man (in his right mind) rapes a 7-year-old girl.

Boniface Ankwuli, 62, who was arrested by the Taraba State police on suspicion of rape has been found guilty of the charges against him. He was sentenced yesterday to six years in prison, before an Upper Area Court in Jalingo, the state capital.

Mr. Ankwuli admitted that he had raped the 7-year-old victim and he pleaded with the court to be 

lenient with him as it was his first offence. 

Man Arrested for Raping Neighbour’s Pregnant Wife in Oyo

Adeji, a 30-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping his neighbour's wife in Ibadan. The accused then offered her N500 not to report. Guess that didn't work as he expected. Read more...

Gigglesplus reports:

A 30-year-old man, simply identified as Adeji is now cooling his heels in a cell at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Oyo State Police Command,
Iyaganku for allegedly raping his neighbour’s pregnant wife. 

Mary (other names withheld), a 23-year-old mother of two kids who is carrying a three-month old pregnancy was a victim of the suspect’s untamed libido. Adeji waylaid the pregnant woman when she was returning from the stream in Sanusi village, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, where they are both neighbours. 

Rape, Murder Top 2013 Crime Record in Ekiti

Just yesterday we posted Osun State's rape record for 2013, today, Ekiti State is on the hot seat. According to reports, rape and murder topped Ekiti's crime record for 2013. Well, inasmuch as this is frightening, we are indeed happy that victims of rape are stepping out of the "shame zone" and are reporting rape cases. We are also commending the police for their hardwork.

Read more about the report below.

Punch reports:

The Ekiti State Police Command said in Ado- Ekiti, the state capital, on Tuesday that there were increased cases of rape and murder in the state last year. 

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Sotonye Wakama, gave the hint while rendering the account of the command’s efforts in crime prevention and reduction strategy in 2013. 

The CP put the number of reported rape cases in Ekiti State in 2013 at 44 against the 30 cases in 2012. 

He said there were 44 reported murder cases in the command last year, against the 31 reported cases in the preceding year.

78 Rape Suspects Arrested by Osun Police in 2013: How Good Is This News?

Yesterday, when Punch reported that last year alone, 78 rape suspects were arrested in Osun State; people felt it was good news. But really, how good is this news? If this alarming statistic was recorded in one state alone (not ignoring cases that were unreported), what would be the total statistics on rape for the whole country? This reaffirms that we have a long path to thread on. Some have argued that Nigeria has a rape culture, while some others have stated that the issue of "rape" is being overflogged. The issue of rape cannot be overemphasised because it's an important issue. The amount of rapists unleashing their madness on girls is on the rise.

This isn't targeted at rubbishing the efforts of the Nigerian Police -- of course they have done an excellent job, but how many of these suspects have been prosecuted? Was justice meted in each case? Has the police department tried to help those victims of rape in cases of medical examination and couselling?

This report importantly serve as a reminder of the amount of girls, who get defiled on a daily basis. Imagine how many minors were defiled by this "inhumane beings." Take a second to think about the scars they have left in the hearts of our little angels.

Man, 45, Found Raping His Friend’s 11 YO Daughter in #Ebonyi

It's appalling to know that men find pleasure in raping minors.

Emmanuel Nwele, 45, was apprehended on the allegation that he had forced sexual intercourse with his friend’s 11-year-old daughter. He was actually caught in the act by the girl's father.

The crime was revealed by the state police commissioner while parading Nwele and other suspects.

The Nation reports:

Briefing reporters in Abakaliki on the efforts of the command under Commissioner of Police Maigari Dikkoi to curb crimes, the command spokesman Chris Anyanwu said the man was caught in the act by the girl’s father.

He said: “Emmanuel Nwele, 45, a native of Umeh Igbudu village in Ikwo Local Government visited his friend, Agbor Alike, of the same village.

“After their discussion, as he was leaving, he saw his friend’s daughter, pounced on her and forcefully had carnal knowledge of the girl. The suspect was caught by the girl’s father, who reported the incident to the police through his village Chairman, David Onwe.”

Anyanwu said the suspect would soon be charged to court.

Nwele confessed to reporters that he committed the crime when he was paraded by the police. He pleaded for leniency, adding that it was a mistake.

Man, 19, Defiles Three-Year-Old Girl in Ekiti

Vanguard Newspaper  reports that 19-year-old Usman Joshua, has been arrested by the police in Ado-Ekiti for allegedly defiling a three-year-old girl. (names withheld).

Joshua, who is a co-tenant with the toddler’s parents, was said to have lured her into his room with biscuit at about 5:05 p.m. on November 3, 2013.

Her mother, Wuraola, said she noticed that her daughter was not feeling comfortable when she returned to their apartment by evening of the said day.

A closer look by her mother showed that the little girl had been defiled. She told her mother that she was playing within the compound when Joshua told her to come for biscuit.

Heart Breaking! Teacher Rapes 4 YO Girl To Death In #Akure

Photo: Elizabeth

It is with a heavy heart that we start our reports for this month on such a note. The Vanguard reports that, police detectives in Akure, Ondo State, are working tirelessly to unravel the circumstances that surrounded the death of a 4-year-old pupil of Falaye Memorial Nursery and Primary School located at Fanibi area, Elizabeth Wanogho, after her parents alleged she was sexually assaulted by one of her teachers. However, the school authorities claimed that little Elizabeth was neither assaulted nor beaten, and accused her father of being complacent over her treatment after she fell sick. The father of the girl, Ovie alleged that his daughter was beaten to death because she reported to him that her teacher sexually assaulted her and pleaded that justice be done by the police and the matter should not be swept under the carpet.

The 'I had sex with her before I could shout ‘blood of Jesus’ Story: What Has Been Done?

Don't crucify me yet, I know it's old news! But errrmmm seriously, this story has been on a low key ever since! I just thought to refresh our minds on the possibility that nothing is being done about this issue -- typical right!

Remember the story of Bishop Chibuike Nwabueze, the Chairman of All Bishops in Rivers State, who was arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl and was paraded by the state Police Command. The Bishop claimed hypnosis in his confession – made before newsmen – adding that a colleague in the Lord set him up at the church where the incident occurred.

Lampedusa Boat Tragedy: Migrants; Raped and Tortured

The tragedy has not stopped migrants boarding unseaworthy boats in the hope of reaching Europe

BBC reports that, people traffickers tortured and raped African migrants whose boat later sank off Lampedusa with the loss of more than 360 lives, Italian police say.

The police have arrested a Somali man on Lampedusa accused of committing crimes with the armed gang.

Most of the victims on 3 October were Eritreans and Somalis. Their fishing boat capsized near Lampedusa, a tiny Italian island off North Africa.

35 YO Man Tears His 11YO Daughter’s Hymen, Destroys Her Vulva & Pelvis During Rape

                                   

My people abeg, which kain punishment make we give this man biko? How wicked can a man be? How can one be so ruthless as to destroying one's very own daughter! Really? Please read more and share your thoughts with us. 

The Nigerian Tribune has reported that the Osun State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old vulcaniser, Ademola Simiyu, of Ile Olode in Ikoyi for allegedly defiling his 11-year-old daughter.

Simiyu, a father of three, allegedly committed the act on Wednesday, October 23, when he woke up the girl at about 12 midnight while she was sleeping with her siblings and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

#Nigeria: Woman, 46, Raped and Killed in #Ekiti on Her Way to Church

A middle aged woman has been found dead in Igede Ekiti after being allegedly beaten and raped during the weekend by unknown assailants.

Eunice Titilayo Ogundele, 46, reportedly left home on Friday for a church programme but was accosted by her attackers before she could get to her destination.

Mr. Ogundele reportedly said that close inspection revealed that his wife had also been hit on the head with a pestle.

#NIGERIA: Man Rapes, Kills 10YO Cousin

Osun State is now the reigning state with the most rape cases this year. A report just reached us that, a 26-year-old man, Rafiu Idowu, is being detained by the Osun State Police Command for allegedly killing his 10-year-old cousin, Tawa Bilawu, after he allegedly raped her.

Idowu who confessed to have committed the offence, said the victim lured him into raping her when she paid a visit to him at his family residence at Ile-Ogbo in Ayedire Local Government Area of the state.

Nigeria Police Dismiss Officer for Allegedly Raping Two-Year-Old

                                   

According to Premium Times, the police force says it’s a self-cleaning institution.

The Nigeria Police Force has frowned at reports that it is shielding the officer who allegedly raped a two-year-old girl, insisting that he had been dismissed from the force.

Anthony Onoja, a police corporal, allegedly raped the toddler at Kabayi, Mararaba in Nasarawa State, a few months ago.

23YO Woman Accused of Raping Her 52YO Girlfriend

At least we haven't heard of women raping women in Nigeria (thank God!), but we must tell you, it does exist.

A 23-year-old self-proclaimed ‘sadomasochist’ has been accused of raping her older girlfriend after a night of ‘rough sex’ in July.

Mia C. McCarthy was arrested on October 25 for allegedly punching, biting, choking and threatening to kill her girlfriend of nine months that day.

The unidentified victim also told officers McCarthy, from Lake Worth in Florida, raped her with a ‘marital aid’ during a night of ‘rough sex’ after the victim’s birthday on July 21.

The victim reported the attack to police on October 25 at Butterfly House, a sexual assault care center in Wellington,according to The Sun-Sentinel.

#Nigeria: Prophet in Court over Attempted Rape Charge in #Lagos

The amount of rape cases in  Nigeria is alarming! It has become something I read about daily and I wonder, why? The ineffectiveness of the justice system is now propelling men to think they can just rape anyhow abi???

News reaching us from the Punch is that, a 35-year-old prophet, Favour Emmanuel, on Monday appeared before an Ojokoro Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, over an allegation that he attempted to rape a female worshipper "Anna."

#Nigeria: 34YO Man Rapes Girl, 13, to Death in #Ekiti

They have done it again! All these men that cannot control their libido have ruined another young child's future. Report from Daily Post states that a 34-year-old man has raped a 13-year-old girl to death in a cocoa plantation at Eyio Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Council area of Ekiti State.

The suspect identified as Sunday, a co-labourer with parents of the girl in the plantation, last Monday, tricked the teenager to the location and forceful have intercourse with her.

#Nigeria: Vigilance Group Chief Arrested for Raping MAPOLY Student in #OgunState

Report from the Punch states that the police in Ogun State on Tuesday arrested an officer of the Ogun State Vigilance Service, Liasu Oyedele, over the alleged rape of a female National Diploma 1 Banking and Finance student of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta.

The 30-year-old VSO officer is currently detained at the Ibara Police Divisional headquarters.

The suspect, according to some MAPOLY students, who staged a peaceful protest to the office of the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Elizabeth Sonubi, was caught after he had already had carnal knowledge of the victim, who was said to be in her menstrual period.