The police in Enugu State command said they are not aware of any case of rape during a live musical show organised by Afro hip-hop star, Flavour, at Michael Okpara Square, in Enugu, on Saturday night. Reports, which emanated from the social media, alleged that about 20 ladies were raped at the event, which attracted a very large turnout.
No reported case of rape at Flavours Enugu concert - Police Lailasnews
The Enugu State Police Command had earlier disclosed that an unnamed individual was arrested while attempting to rape an unidentified lady at the concert.
According to Punch, The spokesman for the Command, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, had also disclosed that the alleged mass rape reports were being investigated.
However, Amaraizu informed journalists in Enugu on Wednesday that the investigations have not revealed any case of rape during the concert.
According to him, despite the allegations of mass rape at the concert, the police had not received any report of rape in connection with the event.
The police spokesman doubted the veracity of the reports of the alleged mass rape.
Noting that policemen were deployed to provide security at the venue of Flavour concert, Amaraizu described the reports of mass rape as ‘unfounded’.
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