The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned three suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court in Awka on Wednesday.
The suspects were arraigned on separate charges bordering on alleged incest, defilement, and rape following the conclusion of police investigations.
Ikenna Mojekwu is facing charges of alleged incest for reportedly engaging in unlawful sexual acts with his 14-year old daughter in Aguluzoigbo.
Also arraigned was Chibuike Ikemelu, who is alleged to have had unlawful sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl, resulting in pregnancy in Abatete.
The third suspect, Chukwuma Emenike, aged 16 years old was arraigned on allegations of defiling an 8-year-old girl in Umuoji.
The suspects were remanded in accordance with the orders of the court. The matters have been adjourned to later dates for further hearing.
The Anambra State Police Command, in a statement by its spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga, reiterated its resolve to investigate and diligently prosecute all cases involving sexual and gender-based violence and further encouraged victims and members of the public to promptly report such offences.
It assured the public that every report will be treated with the seriousness it deserves while safeguarding the rights of victims and ensuring due process.
