Anambra Police Arraign 12 Suspects Over Sexual,Gender-Based Offences

The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned 12 suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court sitting in Awka, the state capital.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were arraigned on Wednesday on charges including rape, defilement, child abuse, abduction, and assault.

The first set of suspects arraigned are Chima Onyeanuna, Emeka Muo, and Okafor Chibundu. They are facing charges of alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl in Nanka.

In a separate case, operatives also arraigned Chukwudi Ugwu Jeremiah for the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old girl on Slaughter Lane, Awka.

Also arraigned were Ndubuisi Ikechebelu, Udogu Kennedy, Nnamah Christopher, and Chinecherem Emmanuel. They are facing allegations of rape involving a 19-year-old girl on separate occasions, which allegedly resulted in pregnancy.

In another case, Charity Anakwe and Chidiere Anakwe were arraigned for the alleged assault of their 12-year-old domestic worker.

The Court also heard the case against Chukwudi Joseph, who was arraigned for the alleged assault of a 12-year-old girl in Ozubulu. Chibuike Agu was also arraigned for the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in Fegge.

Following their arraignment, the Court ordered that all the suspects be remanded at the Awka Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their respective cases.

The Command reiterated its zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, child abuse, and all forms of violence against vulnerable persons.
The Command further assured the public that the Police will continue to investigate such cases diligently and ensure that offenders are prosecuted in accordance with the law.