Three secondary school students of Akure High School have been arrested by the Ondo state police command for the alleged rape and defilement of one of their fellow classmates.

The state police spokesperson, SP Olufunmilayo Odunlami, in a statement released, confirmed the incident saying the 14-year-old victim was lured into the bush at the back of the school gate by her colleagues who then took turns to rape her.

He added that the three suspects are in police custody and will be charged in court after the conclusion of investigations.