By Izunna Okafor, Awka
The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have achieved another feat in the fight against cr!me in the state, following the arrest of another suspected s3xual abuser and the rescue of a 6-year-old child from traffickers.
The feats were disclosed in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the State, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who also revealed the Command’s move to prosecute the arrested suspects, including one Uchenna Nweke, who was arrested at Ebenebe in Awka North Local Government Area of the State over a case of def!lement of an 11-year-old girl where she was taking her bath in the bathroom.
The statement reads: “The Anambra State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in its fight against crimes relating to child trafficking and sexual offences.
“Sequel to an intelligence-based investigation into a case of conspiracy, child stealing, and trafficking transferred from Okpoko Police Station to the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Gender Unit for discret investigation, the Operatives swung into action and successfully rescued the 6-year-old victim from an alleged foster parent in Ondo State.
“The rescued child has since been reunited with his biological mother, while all the suspects have been charged in the Children, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence Court for diligent prosecution.
“Similarly, on 13th August 2025, Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad Awkuzu responded to a distress call at Ebenebe Community over a case of def!lement of an 11-year-old girl and arrested one Uchenna Nweke ‘M’, aged 18 years.
“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. Further revelations from the medical report confirmed the suspect’s culpability. Nevertheless, the Case will be charged in court on Wednesday, 20th August 2025.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD 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.”
