The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old homos3xual, Francis Duwa, over alleged s3xual exploitation and circulation of explicit content.
The police also rescued two victims, a male and a female, from the suspect’s apartment in Benin City.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the arrest in an interview with newsmen said the suspect also s3xually assaulted male victims.
According to the PPRO, the suspect was arrested following a distress call from residents who reported suspicious activities.
She alleged that the suspect lured victims to his residence under false pretences and exploited them while recording explicit content without consent.
Ikoedem added that the suspect also conspired with others to circulate the materials for financial gain.
She said items including adult toys, were recovered from the suspects.
“The victims were rescued and exhibits recovered from the scene,” she said.
She urged youths to pursue legitimate means of livelihood.