The 42-year-old security guard and his accomplice, 25-year-old Uchenna Jude were alleged to have conspired and raped the minor whenever her father left home for work.

While Abakeke hails from Umuokochi, Umuezeawula, in Ihiagwa, in Owerri West council area, his accomplice, Uchenna Jude hails from Umuakuntu, in Ngor-Okpala local government area, both in Imo state.

Imo Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, disclosed in a statement that medical reports revealed that the victim had sustained severe injury in her vulva as a result of defilement and the minor narrated how the suspects defiled her repeatedly.

The culprits will be charged to court after full interrogation and investigation.