Police arrest 2 for allegedly defiling girls 8, 13 in Anambra

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

Two persons have been arrested by the Anambra state police command over alleged defilement of two girls aged 8 years and 13 years, in separate locations within the state.

The Nations News reports that the cases was transferred to the Gender unit at the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation. 

The police it was gathered have also secured medical evidence to prove the suspects’ culpability and will charge the case to Court on Wednesday, August 20th, 2025.

According to the police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Tochukwu Ikenga, (SP), “It was a case of defilement  and has been transferred from CPS Onitsha on 8th August 2025 which stated how one Emmnuel Sampson living in Odoakpu, Onitsha lured an 8-year-old daughter of his neighbour under the pretence of giving her food and thereafter had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. 

“Similarly, on 14th August 2025, a case of defilement was transferred from the 3-3 Division which stated how a 13-year-old girl was defiled by a security man in an  Estate.

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect, one ThankGod Damian, a security man in the Estate, lured the victim into an uncompleted building where he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

“The Anambra State Police Command remains committed to ensuring justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence. 

However, parents and guardians are further advised to remain vigilant and to promptly report all suspected cases to the nearest Police formation for immediate action,” he advised.