Anambra Police Arraign 6 Over Defilement, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse
The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned six suspects before the Gender-Based Violence Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, over separate allegations bordering on defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, assault and alleged unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors.
This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Command’s spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Thursday.
According to him, the suspects were arraigned on Wednesday following investigations into the respective cases.
He said the suspects include: Chinedu Chiekwu, male, of Umuoli Village, who was arraigned over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old child on 6th September, 2026,Sunday Anele, who was arraigned over an allegation of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, which allegedly resulted in pregnancy, Ugochukwu Okereke, who was arraigned over an allegation of luring a 13-year-old girl to a nearby bush and sexually assaulting her,Ebuka Nwachukwu, who was arraigned over an allegation of luring a six-year-old child into his room at Okpoko and sexually abusing her, Ogechi Ofoma, female, of Awada, Obosi, who was arraigned over an allegation of using a heated kitchen knife to inflict multiple injuries on her five-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma and Obianuju Okafor, female, who was arraigned over an allegation relating to the unlawful procurement of abortion for her 15-year-old daughter.
The Command also provided an update on the widely circulated video involving a 36-year-old woman who was allegedly seen engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct involving her child.
Ikenga said the Command has investigated the case and forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for necessary legal action.
The suspect is currently in police custody, pending further proceedings.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual abuse, exploitation, violence and other forms of harm.
He further assured that the Command would continue to ensure that victims and survivors are treated with dignity, sensitivity and appropriate protection throughout the investigative and legal process.
