One Kenneth Nweke who was reportedly raped through his anus by a 26-year-old man, Lawrence Anyigor, is currently battling for survival at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, FETHA. The victim who hails from Effium community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, was said to have bled profusely after the act and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
Anyigor, a native of Benue State but resides in the neighbouring Effium Community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state where he committed the crime, reportedly invaded the house of the victim at about 1:30 am on March 1, and raped him through the anus.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, ASP George Okafor, confirming the incident to newsmen on Sunday, said “On March 1, 2016, there was a report from Effium Police Station that one Kenneth Nweke reported that at about 1:30am, one Anyigor Lawrence of about 26 years from neighbouring Benue State but who resides in Effium community, Ebonyi State unlawfully had anal knowledge of him through the anus without his consent.
“The victim is currently on admission at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, FETHA and investigations are ongoing,” the PPRO stated, adding that the suspect was in the custody of the police.
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