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By Okey Maduforo Awka .
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.
The suspects were arraigned on 23rd September 2026, following investigations into the respective cases.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga , 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.
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.
Continuing Ikenga said that the Command wishes to provide 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.
“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” he said.
