Anambra Police Arraign Six Suspects Over Alleged Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse

The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned six suspects before the Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka over separate allegations of defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, assault and the alleged unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement released on Thursday, saying the suspects were arraigned following investigations into their respective cases.

According to Ikenga, one of the suspects, Chinedu Chiekwu, from Umuoli Village, was arraigned over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old child on September 6, 2026.

Another suspect, Sunday Anele, was arraigned over an allegation of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, which allegedly resulted in pregnancy.

Ikenga also identified Ugochukwu Okereke as a suspect arraigned over allegations 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, from Awada, Obosi, was arraigned over allegations of using a heated kitchen knife to inflict multiple injuries on her five-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma.

The sixth suspect, Obianuju Okafor, was arraigned over an allegation relating to the unlawful procurement of abortion for her 15-year-old daughter.

Providing an update on a separate case involving a 36-year-old woman allegedly seen engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct involving her child, Ikenga said the police had completed their investigation and forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions for necessary legal action.

He added that the suspect remained in police custody pending further proceedings.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Ama, reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual abuse, exploitation, violence and other forms of harm.

Ama also assured that victims and survivors would be treated with dignity, sensitivity and appropriate protection throughout the investigative and legal process.