Police in Anambra state have arrested a 31-year-old man, Sunday Eyim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl in Awka, the state capital on Saturday, July 11.
A statement released by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Haruna Mohammed, said Sunday allegedly defiled the minor in his room.
Mohammed disclosed this in a press release said Eyim was arrested by men of the Central Police station in Awka two days after he had canal knowledge of her.
The spokesperson stressed the state commissioner of police, CP John B. Abang, has directed that the case be transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, for a discreet investigation after which the suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.
He warned members of the public, particularly parents or guardians, to be watchful, and caution their children against strangers.
The spokesperson also encouraged people to report any person making sexual advances or harassment on them to enable the parents to take proactive measures.
Mohammed expressed that;
The public should also be security conscious at all times and always report suspicious rape cases in their neighborhood to the nearest police stations for prompt action.
