Police arrest man over allegedly defiling 12-year-old boy
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Orji Okoro, over the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old male apprentice in the state. Parading the suspect alongside other suspected criminals, the state Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, said Okoro was arrested on August 13, 2026. He said the police received a report that the […]
According to the Edo State Police Command, a man named Orji Okoro has been apprehended for the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old apprentice in the state. The police announced the arrest of Okoro on August 13, 2026. Commissioner of Police Patrick Daaor disclosed that the suspect was apprehended following a report of the 12-year-old apprentice being sexually assaulted at the suspect's residence.
The investigation into the matter is currently underway, and Daaor stated that the suspect will be charged to court once the investigation is concluded. During a press conference, Okoro claimed that his actions were influenced by alcohol, stating, "I defiled a young boy; I was drunk when the incident happened. Alcohol pushed me to commit the crime.
'I am a family man; it was the devil that pushed me to commit the crime," he added. Okoro was reportedly arrested after the victim informed his master, who then notified the police. The commissioner emphasized that the suspect will face court proceedings following the completion of the investigation.
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