The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned 12 suspects before a Gender Magistrate Court in Awka over alleged offences of rape, defilement, child abuse, abduction and assault, reaffirming its commitment to protecting women and children from all forms of abuse.
The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in separate cases involving minors and other vulnerable victims across the state.
According to the command, Chima Onyeanuna, Emeka Muo and Okafor Chibundu were arraigned over the alleged abduction and defilement of a 14-year-old girl in Nanka.
In another case, police operatives arraigned Chukwudi Ugwu Jeremiah for the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old girl along Slaughter Lane in Awka.
Also standing trial are Ndubuisi Ikechebelu, Udogu Kennedy, Nnamah Christopher and Chinecherem Emmanuel, who are accused of raping a 19-year-old woman on different occasions, an incident that allegedly resulted in her pregnancy.
Similarly, Charity Anakwe and Chidiere Anakwe were arraigned over the alleged assault of their 12-year-old house help.
The court also heard the case against Chukwudi Joseph, who was arraigned for allegedly assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Ozubulu, while Chibuike Agu was docked for the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in Fegge.
Following their arraignment, the court ordered that all the defendants be remanded at the Awka Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their respective cases.
Reiterating the command’s stance against crimes targeting vulnerable persons, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the Anambra State Police Command maintains zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, child abuse and related offences.
He assured residents that the command would continue to thoroughly investigate such cases and ensure that offenders are prosecuted in accordance with the law, while urging members of the public to promptly report incidents of abuse to the police.
