The Benue State Police Command has taken swift action by dismissing Constable Belasa Iyange following allegations of rape against him.
The incident occurred while the constable was on duty at the Divisional Police headquarters in Tse Agbaragba, Konshisha Local Government Area of the state.
Reports suggest that while the 16-year-old victim was in detention, Constable Iyange, who had gained her trust, entered the female cell under false pretenses. He then proceeded to sexually assault the young girl without her consent.
The victim courageously reported the incident to the Divisional Police Officer, leading to the immediate arrest of the constable.
The case was subsequently escalated to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Makurdi for further investigation.
Constable Iyange now faces prosecution at the Magistrate’s Court in Makurdi as a result of his alleged actions.
In light of these serious allegations and the ongoing legal proceedings, the police authorities have made the decision to dismiss Constable Iyange from the force.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Bartholomew Onyeka, has confirmed this action, emphasizing that the police force upholds strict discipline and accountability.
The CP said, “The dismissed constable committed the crime at Tse Agbaragba Divisional Police Station, Konshisha LGA.
“Police is a disciplined organ and it is the statutory organ responsible for crime and fighting crime and management. Such persons are not allowed to stay in the system. He was not only dismissed, he is also facing prosecution.”
