The Anambra State Police Command has achieved significant breakthroughs in combating crimes related to child trafficking and sexual offenses.
Following an intelligence-based investigation into a case of conspiracy, child stealing, and trafficking, police operatives successfully rescued a six-year-old victim from an alleged foster parent in Ondo State.
According to a statement was issued by SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Police Command, Awka, the child has since been reunited with his biological mother.
All suspects involved in the case have been charged in the Children, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence Court for diligent prosecution.
Arrest of Suspect in Defilement Case
In a separate incident on August 13, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu responded to a distress call at Ebenebe Community regarding a case of defilement of an 11-year-old girl.
The police arrested Uchenna Nweke, an 18-year-old male suspect. Preliminary findings revealed that the suspect allegedly forced his way into the bathroom where the victim was bathing and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
He noted that a medical report confirmed the suspect’s culpability, adding that he case will be charged in court on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has reiterated the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable groups.
He has assured the public that offenders of such heinous crimes will face the full weight of the law.