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, DailyTrust reports.
The girl had reportedly gone to supply him water proof bag which he took advantage of and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
The police command spokesman, Mr. Haruna Mohamed in a statement said that;
On the 23/9/2020, the 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.
Mohammed said police detectives took the victim to the hospital for medical examination where penetration and laceration of her hymen were 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 B. Abang.
Mohammed also stated that after investigation the suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.
