Police investigates alleged gang rape at Flavour’s concert

Men of the Enugu State Police Command are now investigating allegations of gang rapes at a concert organised by popular singer Flavour tagged ‘Flavour of Africa’ which was staged at the Michael Okpara Square, Enugu.

Reports say several ladies were raped at the concert which attracted a large crowd by a rampaging gang despite the presence of a large number of policemen and other security agents at the concert sponsored by the Enugu State Government.

The incident was confirmed by Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Police Command, who noted that investigations into the matter have begun and also revealed that one suspect is already in police net for attempting to rape a female music fan during the concert.

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The PPRO said; “The Enugu State Police Command, through its operatives at the Independence Layout Division, has commenced investigations into the alleged conduct of some people, ranging from attempt to gang rape a victim, as well as other offences, during a musical concert at the Michael Okpara Square.

“One person, who is already helping operatives in their investigation, has been nabbed for his alleged role in the attempt to gang rape a victim at the Square yesterday during the musical concert of a popular Nigerian musician.”

A Twitter user, @Naturize who witnessed the incident posted a series of tweets on his time-line claiming that many girls were gang raped during the music concert.

@Naturize wrote; “So, your favourite celebrity decided to give back to the community, made his concert free, but his fans (most) present at the Square, started to rape girls like it’s part of the script.

“They not only raped girls, but went in turns, protected the rapists from security agents and started to play with the victims’ undies! Please, someone tell me this is Sodom & Gomorrah.

“Never seen or heard of rape being this glorified. Truth is, if your community is filled with toxic people, don’t live in denial; fix your problem even if it means not putting up a show. Yes, please don’t, moreso, don’t make it worse!” the Twitter user fired.

 

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