…two other suspects connected to the assault captured in a viral video have also been apprehended
Following a viral tweet of assault on a twenty year-old girl, a senior lecturer at the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, Dr. Fred Ayokhai has been arrested by police operatives.
Ayokhai, who lectures in the Department of History and International Studies alongside others suspected to be his family members allegedly stripped the victim, Blessing Mathias naked after she allegedly fought the Lecturer’s daughter over a man.
It was gathered that Blessing sometime last week confronted Ayokhai’s daughter, Emmanuella for trying to ‘snatch’ her boyfriend, simply identified as IG.
She confronted Emmanuella in Lafia and had a fight with her after she found out that she had her boyfriend’s mobile and was chatting with him.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Nasarawa command, Ramhan Nansel(DSP) has confirmed the arrest.
The PPRO said two suspects had been arrested in connection with the crime.
He said, “Sequel to the viral tweet of assault on a female teenager in Lafia, Nasarawa State, the command swiftly commenced investigation into the case. It is gratifying to state that two suspects namely: Dr. Fred Ayokhai, an associate professor with the Department of History and International Studies, Federal University of Lafia and one Emmanuela Ayokhai have been arrested.
“The vehicle belonging to Dr Fred which was used in conveying the victim to a location along Kwandere road, Lafia where she was assaulted has been recovered.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that Emmanuela and the victim had a misunderstanding over a man named IG. The victim accused Emmanuela of snatching her supposed boyfriend and assaulted her. In retaliation, Emmanuela mobilised her family, went after the victim and got her assaulted as well.”
The PPRO in a follow up update however disclosed that two other suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime.
“In continuation of the relentless pursuit of all suspects connected to the case of assault that was captured in a video that has gone viral, be informed that the duo of Bob Praise Ayokhai 23yrs, a 300 level student of the Department of Microbiology, Federal University of Lafia and Saint-Dan Ayokhai, 21yrs old both males have been arrested for being parties to the commission of the dastardly act.
“The Command wishes to assure members of the public that no stone will be left unturned in the course the investigation as all outcome will be made public.”
Meanwhile, the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Adesina Soyemi(AIG) has directed that those arrested should be charged to court for prosecution upon conclusion of investigation at the State Criminal Department, Lafia.
