The Imo State Police Command has arrested two men for the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old girl.
According to the Police Spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP Henry Okoye in a statement on Sunday, the incident happened in the Umuoduagu community near Owerri.
Okoye identified the suspects as 42-year-old Chika Abalake and 25-year-old Jude Uchenna.
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He stated that the crime took place at the minor’s father’s house while he was away at work.
The ASP revealed that the victim’s father reported the incident, which led to the arrest of the suspects on August 10.
He added that the case was reported at the Ihiagwa Police Divisional Headquarters, Owerri, and the police will provide further updates on the matter.
Okoye said:
“The suspects, who allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor severally in her father’s house any time he went to work, are cooling their heels at the division’s custody where a preliminary investigation is ongoing.
“Subsequently, they will be transferred to SCIID Owerri for a continuation of a discreet investigation.
“Meanwhile, medical reports revealed that the victim has a severe injury in her vulva as a result of defilement, and the minor has opened up to her father and the police, narrating how the suspects defiled her repeatedly.”
