Police arrest 21-year-old over alleged defilement of minor in Edo
Edo State Police Command said its operatives had arrested a 21-year-old man, Innocent Emmanuel, for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl in the New Etete area of Benin City. The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, said in a statement that the suspect was arrested following a report concerning the alleged defilement of the minor. She said the […] Police arrest 21-year-old over alleged…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 21-year-old man, Innocent Emmanuel, for the alleged defilement of an eight-year-old girl in the New Etete area of Benin City. The suspect was apprehended following a report of sexual assault against the minor, who had previously disclosed repeated harassment by the same individual. The victim has been taken to the hospital for a medical examination, and the police are currently conducting an investigation. Once charged, the suspect will be brought to court.
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