{
  "id": 3029837,
  "title": "Police arrest 21-year-old over alleged defilement of minor in Edo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/police-arrest-21-year-old-over-alleged-defilement-of-minor-in-edo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:39:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/24/police-arrest-21-year-old-over-alleged-defilement-of-minor-in-edo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "21-year-old arrested for allegedly defiling minor in Edo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/21-year-old-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-minor-in-edo",
        "published": "2026-08-24T12:59:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}