A 22-year old man, Ikechukwu Okoli, has been arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year- old girl in Uzoegwu Street Nkpor in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The suspect, a native of Ndikelionwu village in Orumba North Local Government Area of the state, reportedly lured the victim to his room where he had carnal knowledge of her.
The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the arrest, said the suspect would be charged after investigations were concluded.
He said: “On the 22/6/2020 at about 3:pm following a tip off, Police operatives attached to Isiuwulu Division arrested one Ikechukwu Okoli ‘m’ aged 22years native of Ndilionwu village in Orumba North LGA but reside at Uzoegwu Street Nkpor in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State.
“Suspect had on the same date allegedly defiled a ten years old girl in his room. Scene was visited by police detectives and victim taken to the hospital for medical examination where laceration of her hymen was confirmed.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, John Abang has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.”
In another story, 20-year-old man has been arrested by men of the Anambra state police command for allegedly raping his neighbour’s 6-year-old daughter in Ogbudike Okpoko in Anambra state.
The 20-year-old man identified as Chikwado Anijiofor, was arrested on Wednesday, June 17 after a tip-off after which he voluntarily confessed to raping the 6-year-old. The little girl was taken to the hospital for medical examinations and care.
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