Lagos State police said they have in their custody an executive director of ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Limited who allegedly drugged and raped a female colleague.
The crime happened on the night of July 18, 2024, in a hotel located at Chevron Drive, Lekki Lagos. The victim Miss Ogochukwu Odogwu said in a statement that she was drugged during a party and driven to the hotel where she was allegedly sexually assaulted by the executive director Mr. Abisola Onigbogi.
Miss Odogwu an HR Business Partner at the firm stated that she suffered a black out at the party hosted by ARM at 8.00pm and came back to her sense and seeing herself naked in the hotel room around 3am.
“I checked the time, it was around 3am, and my private parts were sore and felt like someone had invaded me,” narrated Ms Odogwu in her statement.
“I walked out of the room and looked around for a clue of the name of the hotel to even have a sense of where I was, I saw the name Hotel, I googled it, and I found that it is on Chevron Drive. I asked the receptionist and security man to help me get a taxi so I could go home,” she stated.
Lagos State police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident. custody.
“The said director at ARM Pension Managers is in our custody. His case has been referred to the Gender Desk, Lagos State Police Command.”
ARM addressed the crime in statement.
“ARM Pension Managers (PFA) Ltd is aware of a serious allegation of assault involving our employees. We are deeply disturbed by this and are committed to addressing the situation with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity.
“First and foremost, our thoughts are with our colleague who has come forward. We want to express our deepest concern and support for her during this tough time. Sexual assault is a grave matter that has no place in our organisation and society at large, and we stand firmly against all forms of harassment or violence.
“This incident reportedly took place outside the office premises on the night of July 18, 2024, after an office team bonding event and involved two of our colleagues. We have initiated a thorough and independent investigation into the allegation, and we are fully cooperating with the law enforcement authorities to ensure that the investigation is comprehensive and impartial.
“The accused employee, an executive in the company, has been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation’s outcome. Additionally, we are offering support services to the complainant who has come forward, including counselling and any other resources she may need during this time.
“We understand the gravity of this situation and the impact it has on all involved. Hence, we will handle this situation with the highest level of integrity and transparency,” it read.
