A young man, identified as Erumu, was publicly flogged for allegedly raping a young girl at Ekpan community, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State .
Warri Aproko reports that the suspect was caught in the act on Monday morning, December 7. The suspect was the outgoing youth central executive of Ekpan Development Committee and an aspiring Vice President. He is also said to be from a prominent family in the community.
The community President, Stephen Akemu a.k.a Hon. Astone, who confirmed the incident, said that Erumu has been automatically disqualified from contesting in the upcoming election. He also ordered the flogging of the suspect to serve as a deterrent to others.