Patience Tarhemba Abuja
The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned a man identified as Chinedu Chiekwu before the Gender Based Violence Court in Awka over the alleged rape of an 11 year old girl.
The suspect, an indigene of Umuoli Village, was among six defendants arraigned by the police on September 23, 2026, over separate cases involving alleged defilement, sexual assault, child abuse and other offences against minors in the state.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the alleged incident involving the 11-year-old girl occurred on September 6, 2026.
The police said Chiekwu was subsequently arraigned following investigations into the allegation.
The case formed part of a series of child related sexual and gender based violence matters brought before the specialised court by the Anambra State Police Command.
Other suspects arraigned included Sunday Anele, who was accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 15 year old girl, allegedly resulting in pregnancy.
Also arraigned was Ugochukwu Okereke, who was accused of luring a 13 year old girl to a nearby bush and sexually assaulting her.
Another defendant, Ebuka Nwachukwu, was accused of luring a six year old child into his room at Okpoko, where he allegedly sexually abused her.
The remaining defendants, Ogechi Ofoma and Obianuju Okafor, faced separate allegations involving the assault of a five year old child and the unlawful procurement of an abortion for a 15 year old girl, respectively.
The police also provided an update on a separate case involving a 36 year old woman accused of sexually abusing her underage daughter. According to the command, investigations into that matter had been concluded and the case file forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions for necessary legal action.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual abuse, exploitation and violence.
He assured that the police would continue to ensure that victims and survivors received appropriate protection and were treated with dignity and sensitivity throughout investigations and legal proceedings.
The arraignment highlights the growing attention being given to cases of sexual violence against minors and the need for stronger child-protection measures.
The suspect remains entitled to the presumption of innocence unless found guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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