Hoodlums in Ilaje, Bariga area of Lagos State attacked a man identified only as, Ganiu and his lover, Ibiyemi, who they gang raped on the process. While three of the hoodlums dealt Ganiu blows, five others swooped on Ibiyemi, a trader, blindfolded and raped her.


Ganiu and his lover were walking to the lady’s house in the community when they were accosted by the gang of eight men. While he battled to free himself from their grasp, the hoodlums reportedly raped 24-year-old Ibiyemi, before fleeing the scene.

The matter was reported at the Bariga Police Division the following day, and two of the suspects were arrested.

The suspected rapists, who were reportedly identified by the victim, were thereafter transferred to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command headquarters, Ikeja.