A 44-year-old man, Paul Samuel Edu, has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Police Command for having unlawful carnal knowledge of a female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state.
The State Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara disclosed this during a press briefing at the Police Headquarters in Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo on Monday, July 22, 2024.

The CP said the suspect, who is the son of the alleged victim’s landlord, r@ped the victim after threatening to harm her with a machete.
“On 20/7/2024 at about 3:15pm, a National Youth Service Corps member residing at Ukana Iba village in Essien Udim reported that at about 3:00am one Paul Samuel Edu 44yrs (her landlord’s son) came knocking at her door,” the CP stated.

“That on opening the door, the said Paul brandished her with a machete and directed her to follow him to his room for a talk or else he would harm her. On reaching the suspect’s room, he bolted the door, tore her clothes and had carnal knowledge without her consent.

“Suspect was arrested, one machete and a slaughter knife was recovered from him. Investigation is ongoing.”