Rivers police rescue 15-year-old house help, arrest couple

Summary

The Rivers State Police Command says it rescued a 15-year-old house help from a toilet in Port Harcourt and arrested a couple over the incident.

Highlights

• Police said the girl was found in a residence in Abuloma, Port Harcourt City Local Government Area.
• The teenager, identified as Amaechi and said to be from Ebonyi State, was allegedly confined for weeks.
• Police said the landlord alerted officers after noticing she had not been coming out of the house.
• The Rivers police spokesperson said the couple were arrested and investigation is ongoing.
• Police said the girl would not be returned to the house where she was allegedly kept.