How okada rider raped my 13-year-old niece – Man recounts

The man diverted her to a lonely road where had his way

A motorcyclist has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl after he tricked her into giving her a lift in the Barayira community, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State.

The man, identified as Matthew Baride Gor, was reported to have diverted her to a lonely road where he threatened her with a knife and had his way last Friday.

The cousin of the victim who spoke to newsmen said: “She told us that she was going to see her mother. This was around 6pm. So, while coming back from the Trailer Park in Eleme, the guy (Matthew) increased the speed of the motorcycle on the expressway.

“He suddenly stopped and parked the bike, entered one road and told her he wanted to defecate. When my cousin protested, he threatened her with a knife and raped her.”

He explained that a security guard, who heard a scream, came out and saw the victim crying by the side of the road and decided to take her to a youth leader in the community.

The youth leader, in turn, advised that the matter should be reported to the community chief, The Punch reports.

Mission disclosed that the Matthew was later arrested by the police following a manhunt for him.

When contacted, the spokesman for the state police command, Nnamdi Omoni, said he had not been briefed about the incident, but promised to call the Divisional Police Officer in the Tai Local Government Area to find out.