The Anambra State Police Command has brought six suspects before the Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka, Anambra State, facing distinct charges related to defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, assault, and the alleged unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors.
In a press statement issued on Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated that the suspects were arraigned on Thursday after investigations into their individual cases.
Ikenga said, “One of the suspects includes Chinedu Chiekwu, male, of Umuoli Village, who was arraigned over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old child on September 6, 2026.
“Also arraigned was Sunday Anele, over an allegation of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, which allegedly resulted in pregnancy.
“Ugochukwu Okereke was arraigned over an allegation of luring a 13-year-old girl to a nearby bush and sexually assaulting her.
“Similarly, Ebuka Nwachukwu was arraigned over an allegation of luring a six-year-old child into his room at Okpoko and sexually abusing her.
“The fifth suspect, Ogechi Ofoma, female, of Awada, Obosi, was arraigned over an allegation of using a heated kitchen knife to inflict multiple injuries on her five-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma.
“The sixth suspect, Obianuju Okafor, female, was arraigned over an allegation relating to the unlawful procurement of abortion for her 15-year-old daughter.”
Giving an update on the 36-year-old woman who was allegedly seen taking part in inappropriate sexual conduct involving her child, Ikenga stated that the command had looked into the case and sent the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions for the required legal action.
“The suspect is currently in police custody, pending further proceedings,” he added.
In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police for the Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Ama, restated the command’s dedication to safeguarding children and other vulnerable individuals from sexual abuse, exploitation, violence, and other kinds of harm.
Ama also gave assurance that the command would keep working to ensure that victims and survivors were handled with dignity, sensitivity, and suitable protection throughout the investigative and legal process.
