Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Stanley Okpara, for defiling a 10-year-old girl in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the suspect allegedly lured the girl into his shop and raped her.
It was also learnt that the girl had gone to supply him water proof bag when he took advantage and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Haruna Mohammed, in a statement, said that on the 23/9/2020, Police operatives attached to Okpoko Division arrested one Stanley Okpara residing at No.14 Edeh road Okpoko for raping a minor.
According to him, the suspect allegedly lured a ten-year-old girl inside his shop when she went to supply him water proof bag and forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
He said police detectives took the victim to the hospital for medical examination where it was confirmed by the medical doctor.
He also stated that, the case would soon be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discrete investigation as directed by the Commissioner of Police, John Abang.
Mohammed also stated that after investigation the suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.
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