The Anambra State Police Command has arrested one Chukwudi Ndubuisi, alias Man of God, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
The incident allegedly happened at Ekpunegbu village in the Nnewi Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect, according to the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed has confessed to the crime.
He said, “Police operatives attached to the Nnewi Division arrested one Chukwudi Ndubuisi, 38, of Ekpunegbu village in the Nnewi LGA of Anambra State.
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“The suspect, who claimed to be an evangelist, allegedly lured his neighbour’s daughter, a 12-year-old girl, and had unlawful carnal knowledge with her.
“Police detectives took the victim to hospital for medical examination, where penetration and laceration of her hymen were confirmed by a medical doctor.
“The suspect has voluntarily confessed to the crime and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation as directed by the Commissioner of Police, John Abang.”
The PPRO said the suspect would be prosecuted as soon as investigation was over.