A 29 years old man, simply identified as Ogbu Christian has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 7-year old girl in Aniche Street, Okpoko, Anambra State.
News Echo gathered that the suspect, a native of Mboshi in Igboeze North LGA of Enugu State, but resides at Okpoko, on Tuesday, October 27, lured her neighbour’s daughter to his room with biscuit and allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
Confirming the incident, Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed said the suspect will be charged to court for prosecution after investigations.
He said, “On the 27/10/2020, Police operatives attached to Okpoko division arrested one Ogbu Christian ‘m’ aged 29 years, native of Mboshi in Iboeze North LGA of Enugu State, but resides at Aniche street Okpoko, Anambra State.
“Suspect allegedly lured his neighbour’s daughter, aged 7 years and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her inside his room using biscuit as a bait.
“Police detectives visited the scene and took the victim to the hospital for medical examination where penetration was confirmed by the medical doctor.
“Meanwhile, case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigative Department ( for discreet investigation as directed by the Commissioner of Police, John B.Abang after which suspect will be charged to court for prosecution.”