NIGERIA – Prof Felix Anyaegbunam, a lecturer at one of the universities in Nigeria has been arrested by the State Police for allegedly defiling the 12-year-old daughter of his gateman.

It was gathered the suspect who hails from Anambra State had been raping the victim for the past six months.

According to Sampson Oko Nweke, a Human rights defender, the suspect was arrested on Saturday, November 20.

Also confirming the arrest to PUNCH, spokesperson of the State Police Command, Mrs Loveth Odah, said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Aliyu Garba, had ordered a discreet investigation into the matter.

“The suspect of the alleged case of rape is in Police custody now. The CP has ordered a discreet investigation into the matter, we are while awaiting the medical screening/report of the victim.” she stated.

Meanwhile, the victim has been rescued and currently receiving proper medical examination and attention.