Crime
PHOTOS: Police arrest three girls who ass@ulted and str!pped Bayelsa varsity student in viral video
The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested three girls captured in a viral video assaulting a student of the Federal University in Otuoke identified as Nancy Wilfred.
The incident occurred in Yenagoa, the state capital.
The suspects were said to have beaten the victim, str!pped her n@k3d and filmed the act after accusing her of sleeping with a boy said to be a lover to one of the girls.
The viral video sighted by LIB showed the girls assaulting the girl, with heavy sl@ps, kicks and blows before cutting off some of her braids with a sharp object.
Following public interest on the incident, the police launched a manhunt and arrested the suspects for assault, attempted murder, grievous hurt, cyber bullying, cyber stalking and abduction.
The State Police Commissioner also initiated a criminal investigation into the incident, to bring the culprits to justice after an exploratory interactive session was held with the victim, which later led to further sessions with some CBOs and gender organizations.
It was gathered that the operatives of the Zone 16, with the assistance of the FOU security, apprehended the key suspect identified as Kadi.
Kadi provided useful information that led to the arrest of the other two suspects.
Police authorities confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody and will face further interrogation before being charged to court.
The command has assured the public of its commitment to ensuring justice and maintaining law and order across the state.
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