Alleged Rapist Investigated In Gbarpolu

Police in Bellekpalamu, Gbarpolu County, are investigating an alleged case of statutory rape involving a 9-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man.

According to a report from the Bellekpalamu Police Detail , the incident was reported on October 21, 2026, by the mother of the victim. The mother alleged that her daughter was sexually abused on October 19, 2026, in Dorkorta Town.

The report said the mother noticed changes in her daughter and after asking her, the child alleged that the accused, who lives in the same house, called her into his room and abused her.

The accused- Varney Quay, identified as a resident of Dorkorta Town, reportedly escaped after the alleged incident. He was later arrested on October 22, 2026, in Kpanta by a community watch forum member and turned over to the Bellekpalamu Police Detail.

During preliminary police inquiry, Suspect Quay denied the allegation.

Police said the victim’s mother has been advised to take the victim to the hospital for medical examination and treatment, while the accused remains under investigation.

The case has been forwarded to the Gbarpolu County Police Detachment.