The Delta State Police Command has revealed why Nollywood costumier Prince Onyenwere, who was accused of raping a 10-year-old girl, was released on bail.
After being arrested in January for allegedly assaulting a female on a movie set, he was freed, sparking a social media firestorm.
In a statement issued on Saturday, police spokeswoman Bright Edafe stated that the victim’s mother compounded matters by declaring that she and her family had forgiven the suspect and opted not to appear with her daughter, resulting in the suspect’s release.
Edafe also provided a statement from Austine Timi, the victim’s mother, in which she announced her desire to drop her case because she wanted to move on from the matter.
The police spokenspoken wrote via Instagram;
“Regarding the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl by the actor “prince” I want members of the public to read how the mother of the victim compounded the entire case stating that she and her family has forgiven the suspect. She refused to show up with the victim. Attached are screenshots of text messages, and an affidavit.
“On the premise of that, charging the suspect was granted a temporary bail with the hope that the family will do the right thing,”
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