Nedum Noble

Five persons have been arrested over alleged defilement of female teenagers in various locations in Anambra state.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Wednesday said the suspects would be arraigned today before the Special Court sitting in Awka.

According to him, one of the suspects included a middle-aged man accused of defiling own daughter.

He said the suspect, said to have been having an affair with the daughter, inflicted her with serious viral disease.

Ikenga also disclosed alleged defilement of a 16-year old girl by a 26-year old security personnel, Chukwuemeka Chidiebere at an estate in Ogbunike.

He said the suspect allegedly attacked the victim while on her way to visit a friend within the estate.

“He was said to have dragged her into an uncompleted building within the estate where he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

“Meanwhile, the suspect has made a confessional statement,” he said.

Police spokesperson further disclosed another case of defilement of an 11-year old girl by a 36-year old barba, Uchenna Muojama,

He said the suspect, allegedly lured the victim inside his barbing saloon where he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

“The Operatives have further obtained a medical report for the court proceedings,” he added.

Ikenga also revealed a case of a 52-year old male suspect, Chukwudi Nwayata who took advantage of the mental situation of an 11-year old girl.

According to him, the suspect lured the victim to his house and forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

“Furthermore, on the same on 23rd April 2026, a case of incest involving a 20-year-old victim was transferred from Oko Police Station.

“The suspect, Rapuruchukwu Ezenandu, male, aged 46 years, allegedly engaged in sexual relations with the victim since she was 17 years old.

“The case came to light after the victim tested HIV positive during a hospital visit. The suspect has made a confessional statement,” he disclosed.