The Abia State Governor’s wife, Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu has visited the Abia State Polytechnic’s student, whose alleged rape by policemen attached to the Rapid Response Squad in Aba, today, sparked protests by students of the institution and assured that her Foundation, ‘Vicar Hope’, will foot her medical bills as well as ensure justice is done in the matter.
Mrs Ikpeazu who had earlier called and spoken with the victim, was represented by Dr Suzzy Nwachukwu, a medical personnel attached to the Governor’s wife office in the visit to the medical facility where the victim is receiving treatment. She condemned the action the perpetrators and vowed to ensure the matter not swept under carpet.
Mrs Ikpeazu further directed that the lady be moved to another medical facility within the state for better care and warned those who are still allegedly threatening her to prepare for the full weight of the law.
Meanwhile, the state government has called on the Commissioner of Police, Mrs Janet Agbede to expeditiously investigate allegations of harassment of students and other citizens by security agents in the state.
This was disclosed to newsmen by the Commissioner for Information, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, who informed that Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed the police authorities to ensure full investigation and prosecution of officers who are engaged in harassing law abiding citizens to serve as deterrent to others.
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