Child Pornography: Mother Pleads Not Guilty To 14 Charges Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Her Two Daughters
By Joseph Egbeocha | IchieTimes
A 35-year-old woman, Mrs Añulika Nwokike Onyeanusi, has pleaded not guilty to 14 charges bordering on alleged sexual abuse, exploitation and the use of her two minor daughters in pornographic performances before an Anambra State High Court.
The defendant entered her plea before Justice Peace Otti of the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court in Awka, where the state government brought multiple charges against her over alleged offences involving her biological daughters, aged seven and nine.
The charges allege that the offences occurred between November 2025 and September 2026 at a residence on Ezego Ojoto Street, Akpaka GRA, Onitsha.
The 14-count charge includes allegations of sexual penetration, the use of the children in the production of pornography and pornographic performances, sexual abuse and exploitation, compelling the minors to engage in sexual conduct, emotional and psychological abuse, and placing them in fear of physical injury.
The prosecution cited provisions of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law of Anambra State 2017 and the Child’s Rights Law of Anambra State 2006 in bringing the charges.
Following the defendant’s plea of not guilty, Justice Otti adjourned the matter to November 27, 2026, for a ruling on the bail application.
Chikodili Nwaka-Ohuoha appeared for the defendant, while the state’s legal team was led by the Anambra State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, alongside officials of the Ministry of Justice and its Child, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Unit.
The allegations have yet to be proved in court, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case places renewed attention on the protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as the importance of ensuring that allegations involving minors are handled through due process and with strict protection of the children’s identities.
