Anambra Police Arraign Suspected Sexual Offenders Against Children, Complete Investigation Into Viral Child Pornographer Case
By Chibuzo Obidike |Ichie Times
The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned six suspects before the Gender Based Violence Court in Awka over separate allegations involving defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, physical assault and unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors.
Among those arraigned is Obianuju Okafor, who is facing an allegation relating to the unlawful procurement of abortion for her 15 year old daughter.
The other suspects are Chinedu Chiekwu, accused of allegedly defiling an 11 year old child; Sunday Anele, accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 15 year old girl which allegedly resulted in pregnancy; Ugochukwu Okereke, accused of allegedly luring a 13 year old girl into a bush and sexually assaulting her; and Ebuka Nwachukwu, accused of allegedly sexually abusing a six year old child at Okpoko.
Also arraigned was Ogechi Ofoma of Awada, Obosi, who faces an allegation of using a heated kitchen knife to inflict multiple injuries on her five year old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma.
The suspects were arraigned on September 23, 2026, following investigations by the Police Command into the respective cases.
Meanwhile, the Police have provided an update on the widely circulated video involving a 36 year old woman allegedly engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct involving her child.
Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the Command had completed its investigation and forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions for necessary legal action.
According to Ikenga, the suspect remains in police custody pending further proceedings.
The Police said the development reflects the Command’s continued effort to protect children and other vulnerable persons from abuse and ensure that cases involving alleged violations are subjected to due legal process.
