A pedophile named, Isaac Evaghoghme have been arrested by the Police in Calabar, Cross River State for allegedly raping a 7 years old girl. CALABAR REPORTERS learnt that Evaghoghme was arrested last week Wednesday through the efforts from the community and Basic Right Council Initiative, BRCI, a human rights, social advocacy and community development organisation based in Calabar.

 

The incident, our Correspondent learnt took place last week Sunday at Federal Housing Estate, Calabar Municipality local government area.

 

The Executive Director of BRCI, Barr. James Ibor told CALABAR REPORTERS that the Perpetrator broke into the victim’s house in the absence of her parent at about 10pm and defiled her.

 

He said, “On the 14th of November, the Police arrested one Isaac Evaghoghme for sexually abusing a seven (7) year old girl. A Volunteer drew our attention when she saw the child bleeding from her Vagina.

 

“Isaac had broken into the survivor’s house, in the absence of her mother, on the 11th of November at about 10pm and abused her. On the 12th of November, the case was reported to us.”

 

He narrated further that, “We lodged a complain at Atakpa Police Station and immediately took the child for medical examination and treatment. At the hospital, the doctors discovered that the survivor’s vagina needed to be stitched as a result of the damage done by Isaac’s penetration. He was arrested on the 14th of November. Thanks to the community members who supported our effort to arrest him. The case has been transfered to the State Police Headquarters for prosecution.

 

“From the 11th to the 14th of November, 2018, about four (4) cases of child sexual abuse, (3-7 years old), have been reported at different police stations.

 

“We appeal to parents/guardians to protect their children from pedophiles. We also appeal that community members should support efforts at making our communities save for children by reporting all forms of child abuse to the Police,” Ibor said.

Isaac Evaghoghme, the suspected rapist.

 

According to NegroidHaven, the Police Public Relations Officer in Cross River State, DSP Irene Ugbo confirmed the incident, adding that another 3-year-old girl was defiled few days after.

 

Please if you have any of such cases to report, call BRCI on 08090123666.

By Bassey Asuquo|Calabar Reporters