The police in Anambra state have arrested a 31-year-old man, Sunday Eyim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old minor 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. He said men of the Central Police station in Awka were alerted and he was picked up on Monday, July 13.
Haruna said 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/guardians, to be watchful, and caution their children against strangers and also encourage them to report any person making sexual advances or harassment on them to enable the parents to take proactive measures.
During the period of this lockdown and pandemic, there has been a lot of violent conduct.
Francis Essien Archibong
In the same vein, during the lockdown, many have been accused of abused by their wives including a
former military officer Francis Essien Archibong, father to Uduak Frances Essien Archibong who now
fears the father for abuse and assault and violent conduct. Francis was fired by the Nigerian Army for
failure to pass his exams.
Separated from his wife for violent conduct for years and recently attacked her during the lockdown.
