Guard arrested over alleged sexual assault of pupil
The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old security guard over the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil of a nursery and primary school in Calabar. The suspect, identified as Bright Bassey Elijah, was attached to the school as a security guard. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said […]
A 22-year-old security guard, Bright Bassey Elijah, was apprehended by the Cross River State Police Command in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old pupil at a nursery and primary school in Calabar. The incident came to light on September 28 when the school's proprietor reported it to the police. The suspect was said to have allegedly taken the child to an unfinished building near the school for the alleged assault.
He remains in police custody while preliminary investigations are underway. The matter will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further examination after the initial inquiry. The police emphasized the gravity of the case due to the victim's young age, promising to adhere to strict investigative and child-protection protocols.
They also warned the public against disclosing the child's identity, image, or any other identifying information to safeguard her privacy and well-being.
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