Police arrest 2 men for defiling 11-month old baby, 3 other minors in Anambra
[From CHINEDU NWAFOR, Abakaliki]
Police in Anambra State have arrested two men suspected of defiling an 11 month old baby, including three other minors at Umudim Nnewi-North local government area of the state.
The police spokesman, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu on Monday confirmed the arrest, in a statement.
The two suspects were identified Peter Ezeala, aged 61 from Mbano, Imo State and Mr Elochukwu Igwilo aged 27 from Ekwusigo local government area, Anambra State.
The statement reads, ” The Commissioner of Police CP Echeng Echeng today 21/3/2022 has admonish parents/guardians to be careful of who they leave custody of their children/wards, following the outcome of investigation of 4 children rescued by police operatives on a reported case of defilement in Umudimi, Nnewi.
“The Command Operatives swung into action and arrested the alleged two suspects namely: Peter Ezeala aged 61 from Mbano, Imo State and Mr Elochukwu Igwilo aged 27 from Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State.
“Information reveals that the mother of the victims, is a trader, always leave the children under the care of the suspects whenever she wants to go for her business.
“However, this became an opportunity for the suspects to take advantage of these kids. The ages of these children are 10 years, 7 years, 5 years and 11months respectively.
“Meanwhile the case has been charged to court and the suspects remanded in the correctional services center, as case was adjourned.”
