NO fewer than six persons have been arraigned before the Anambra State Gender-Based Court sitting in Awka, the state capital, over gender-based violence including defilement, rape and child abuse.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga (SP), disclosed this to newsmen, adding that the six suspects were arraigned before the Gender-Based Violence Court over separate allegations bordering on defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, assault and alleged unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors.
He further disclosed that the suspects were arraigned following investigations into the respective cases.
Those arraigned included Chinedu Chiekwu, male, of Umuoli Village, who was arraigned over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old child on 6 September 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.
Video Case Update
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 had investigated the case and forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for necessary legal action, stating that the suspect is currently in police custody pending further proceedings.
Police Reaffirm Commitment
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, 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.
