Community police in Abyei Special Administrative Area have apprehended a 19-year-old man accused of raping an underage girl this week.
The director of the police station in Abyei Town told Abyei FM on Wednesday 17th April.
Mr. Deng Justin said the suspect and survivor are related and stayed in the same house when the incident occurred. He said the survivor is being nursed at the hospital.
The police officer attributed the recurrences of rape to lack of follow-ups and guidance from parents and guardians. The suspect is due to appear in court on Wednesday.
Awuor Chol said emerging new cultures have spoiled the youth noting that they used to advise youngsters, especially in their adolescent age. She blamed the war and instability for increasing cases of rape.