Authorities have arrested Mr. Jeffery Eboehi, a medical laboratory operator in Kuduru, following shocking allegations that he raped a 14-year-old domestic helper and attempted to poison her newborn baby.
The victim, a Junior Secondary School 1 student from a low-income family, worked as a cleaner and errand girl in Eboehi’s laboratory. According to sources, she was impregnated by Eboehi, who allegedly threatened her and her family to force an abortion. When they resisted, she carried the pregnancy to term.
Tragically, just three days after giving birth via cesarean section on September 22, Eboehi reportedly fed the infant sniper insecticide. This incident led to a critical medical emergency. The newborn was rushed to a nearby hospital and is now receiving oxygen support.
Neighbors alerted the authorities, which resulted in Eboehi’s arrest at the Bwari Police Station. His wife, who is accused of complicity in the alleged crimes, was briefly detained but has since been released.
Community members have expressed outrage, claiming that some local church leaders are attempting to pressure authorities to suppress the case. Residents allege that this is not the first instance of abuse. They state that Eboehi has a history of similar offenses against minors in the area.
Civil society groups, human rights organizations, and NAPTIP need to tackle these grave allegations. They have been called to intervene. They are expected to guarantee justice is served. Local residents are demanding a thorough investigation by the police. They want the prosecution of the case to prevent further abuses in the community.
As the situation develops, the community remains vigilant, calling for accountability and justice for the victim and her family.
