The Onikan Station Divisional Police Officer, Adekunle Awe has been detained by the Special Investigation Bureau at the Lagos Police Command over allegations that he raped a 31 year old cook, Idowu Akinwunmi who was jailed in his custody on April 15th.
A source with the Police told Punch, “The DPO has been detained at the Special Investigation Bureau at the command headquarters. Two other inspectors, who were on duty when the alleged offence took place have also been arrested.
“The state government frowns at rape and if you recall, a new law on rape was passed not too long ago so we shall be leaving no stone unturned.
“The complainant and the accused persons as well as very senior officers of the command all had a meeting in the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Administration and I can tell you authoritatively that no stone will be left unturned.”
Police spokesperson, Ngozi Braide said, “As you know, allegation of rape is a very grievous one and we have commenced investigation into the matter. The DPO has been relieved of his post and is in custody so as not to interfere with investigations.
“I want to assure the public that the command is not taking it lightly and will make sure that we get to the root of the matter.”