Man lures, Rapes 7-Year-Old Girl In Anambra

Police arrests a 32-years-old man, identified as Chigbo Akpoluobi for allegedly raping a 7-year-old girl in Okpoko, part of Onitsha in Anambra State.

Ekohotblog gathered that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon, June 14, 2020 when Chigbo lured the 7-Year-old girl into his apartment where he had canal knowledge of her.

The incident was however reported by neighbours to the police operatives attached to Okpoko Division who immidiately visited the scene where the suspect was arrested.

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The Spokesperson of Anambra State Police command, SP Haruna Mohammed who confirmed the incident said the suspect has been arrested, and has also confessed to the crime.

He said, “On the 16/6/2020 at about 12:30 pm, following a tip off, police operatives attached to Okpoko Division arrested one Chigbo Akpoluobi ‘m’ aged 32 years native of Asa village in Ohaji Egbema LGA of Imo State but resides at Ubodukwu road Nkitaku,Okpoko.

“Suspect allegedly lured a seven-year-old girl to his rented apartment on the 14/6/2020 and defiled her.

“The scene was visited by police detectives and victim was taken to the hospital for medical examination.

“Meanwhile, suspect has voluntarily confessed to the offence. The Commissioner of Police, CP, John B.Abang, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.”