The Lagos State Police Command has detained a Chinese national, Bai Quang, following allegations of sexual assault and repeated unwanted advances towards his Nigerian employee, identified as Charles Nwafor.
Quang was reportedly taken into custody after Nwafor petitioned the police, alleging that his employer repeatedly made sexual advances towards him despite his objections and subsequently assaulted him after he rejected the advances.
According to a police source, one of the alleged incidents occurred when Quang allegedly pulled down Nwafor’s trousers and touched his private parts, among other alleged acts.
The source further alleged that the suspect later invited Nwafor to a hotel under the guise of discussing a business transaction, where he allegedly attempted to force him into unwanted sexual activity.
“The advances were allegedly made against Nwafor’s consent and were repeatedly rejected by the complainant.
“The suspect allegedly sexually assaulted Nwafor by pulling down his trousers and touching his private parts, among other alleged amorous acts,” the source said.
The alleged incident at the hotel was reportedly unsuccessful, prompting Nwafor to approach the police and formally report the matter.
The source also alleged that Quang subsequently threatened Nwafor and terminated his employment after the complainant refused to comply with his alleged demands.
Following the petition, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, reportedly directed that the case be transferred from the Hausa Police Station to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Yaba, for further investigation.
The investigation is being handled by the Diplomatic/Foreign Nationals Section of the SCID under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the department, Dayo Akinbisehin.
The source said the Chinese Embassy was also being notified of Quang’s arrest and detention in accordance with established procedures for cases involving foreign nationals.
He said investigators were working to establish the facts surrounding the allegations and determine the appropriate legal action based on the outcome of the investigation.
“The suspect is in safe custody while investigation is ongoing,” the source said.
The case comes against the backdrop of the recent restructuring of the Lagos State SCID into specialised units and sections aimed at improving the command’s capacity to investigate emerging and specialised crimes.
As part of the restructuring, the Diplomatic/Foreign Nationals Crimes Section was created to handle criminal matters involving non-Nigerians in Lagos and facilitate greater coordination between the police and foreign diplomatic missions.
The police said the investigation into the allegations against Quang was continuing.
Chinese arrested in Lagos over alleged sexual assault, unwanted advances on Nigerian employee