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By Okey Maduforo Awka .
The Police in Anambra state has rescued a 15 year old pregnant girl at Achalla Community in Awka North local government area.
The Command also discovered a drug cartel in the area at St Paul’s Secondary School in the same Achalla and discovered that some youths in the area are involved
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Confirming this development the Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga explained that ;
“During the raid, the team rescued a 15-year old girl, who is heavily pregnant, and arrested One Tochukwu Nwora over alleged defilement and child exploitation”
“At the peak of the operation, the operatives observed a middle-aged man in a compromising situation with the minor. The victim was immediately taken into protective custody”
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had allegedly been repeatedly defiled by several adult males at different times in Nando, Nteje, and Achalla respectively”
“The investigation further suggests that the suspects exploited her vulnerable condition by giving her a small amount of money”
“Meanwhile, the victim was immediately taken to the Police Hospital, Awka, where medical examinations and other necessary procedures have commenced”
To this end, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikoye Orutugu, has directed that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive investigation, especially to determine whether the parent/guardian is culpable and facilitate the possible prosecution of all persons involved.
The Command further condemned all forms of child abuse, exploitation, and violence against minors and reassures the public of its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring justice for victims.
