Man rapes woman, demands N15,000 payment from victim in Cross River

Cross River State Man Arrested for Rape and Extortion

Ogoja, Cross River State — Emmanuel Adoga, a 26-year-old man, has been taken into custody on charges of raping a woman and subsequently demanding a payment of 15,000 Naira.

The alleged incident occurred on October 9, 2026. Adoga was arrested on October 12, three days after the victim’s father submitted a formal complaint to local law enforcement, according to police reports.

The petition submitted to authorities claims that Adoga not only assaulted the victim but also forcibly took her Infinix Smart 7 mobile phone. Authorities have since recovered the phone and collected photographic and electronic evidence from the scene of the alleged crime.

Investigators stated that Adoga threatened the victim using a hammer, which he presented as a firearm. The victim has since undergone a medical examination and is receiving appropriate treatment.

Commissioner of Police Ajo Geoffrey Ordue emphasized the commitment of the command to thoroughly investigate allegations of sexual violence and other serious crimes, adhering to due process. He urged the public to promptly report any criminal incidents and warned against disseminating information that could potentially identify or further traumatize survivors of sexual violence.

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