The Rivers State Ministry of Sports has stepped in to address a disturbing case of alleged rape involving a 13-year-old female student at the Real Madrid Football Academy in Elekahia, Port Harcourt.

The suspect, a 17-year-old classmate of the victim, was handed over to the police by the Commissioner of Sports, Hon. Christopher Green, after a meeting with the alleged victim, suspect, parents, and school management.

According to Uche Sampson, the elder brother of the alleged victim, the incident occurred on October 22, 2025, when the suspect allegedly attacked the victim while she was retrieving her clothes from outside her hostel room.

The suspect allegedly hit the victim on the back, and a physical altercation ensued, resulting in the victim being overpowered and raped.

The Rivers State Ministry of Sports, led by Commissioner Christopher Green, intervened in the matter, summoning a meeting with all parties involved.

After the meeting, the suspect was handed over to the Elekahia Police Division for thorough investigation and prosecution.

The victim’s family expressed gratitude to the commissioner for his swift intervention and handling of the situation. “He handled the situation in a way a father would handle issues like this. He was so concerned. He showed so much care,” said Uche Sampson.

Meanwhile, the Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that the Elekahia Police Division is investigating the incident.

In other news, the Rivers State Government has intervened in a distressing case where a grandmother and her newborn grandchild were detained in a private hospital for over a year due to an unpaid medical bill of ₦6 million.

According to reports, the baby’s mother, Mrs Chiamaka, a 36-year-old married woman, died after giving birth prematurely at the hospital.

The hospital had been keeping the grandmother as collateral, sparking concerns about human rights violations.

The grandmother was being held after the family paid only ₦1.4 million towards the bill. Still, the hospital allegedly refused to release the duo despite the family paying the said amount, leaving a balance of ₦4.6 million.

The hospital’s actions sparked widespread outrage and concern, prompting the state government to take action.
However, the Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, sprang into action after a viral social media post brought attention to the plight of the grandmother and baby.

Dr Oreh’s swift intervention led to the release of the grandmother and baby from the hospital’s custody.

The Rivers State Government has condemned the hospital’s actions, describing them as “inhumane and unacceptable.”

The government has assured the public that it will not tolerate such practices and will take steps to protect the rights and dignity of patients and their families.