A 15-year-old student of Government Technical College, Ikorodu (names withheld) has revealed how one of her teachers, Adefemi Adewunmi, allegedly raped her in a hotel in their area and threatened to kill her if she told anyone.
It was gathered that the 15-year-old student who lives in Lowa community in Ikorodu, was on her way to school on Monday, when her teacher who was driving in his car offered to give her a ride to school.
The teacher allegedly detoured and took her to an undisclosed hotel in Ikorodu where he allegedly raped her.
She was said to have opened up to her mother, who subsequently reported the case to The Nigeria Police at Ikorodu Police Divisional Headquarters, consequent upon which the DPO ordered arrest of the father of one.
Explaining, the 15-year-old girl said: “I didn’t know where he was going until we reached the hotel in Ikorodu. He forced his way into me and said he would kill me if I told anyone.”
The girl was said to have been taken to Italewa Health Care Centre for treatment.
Spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed arrest of the teacher.
He said investigation was still ongoing, adding that the case had been transferred to the Gender Officer, at the Command headquarters for further investigation.