Police in Anambra arraign 3 suspects over incest, defilement, rape in Awka gender court
By Our Correspondent
The Anambra State Police Command has continued to demonstrate its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring justice for victims of sexual and gender-based violence with the arraignment of three suspects before the Gender Magistrate Court sitting in Awka on Wednesday, 15th July, 2026.
According to the Police Spokesman in Anambra, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were arraigned on separate charges bordering on alleged incest, defilement, and rape following the conclusion of Police investigations.
Among those arraigned is Ikenna Mojekwu, who 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 arraigned after investigations by the Police and were remanded in accordance with the orders of the court. The matters have been adjourned to later dates for further hearing.
To this end the Command reiterates its resolve to investigate and diligently prosecute all cases involving sexual and gender-based violence.
It further encourages victims and members of the public to promptly report such offences, assuring that every report will be treated with the seriousness it deserves while safeguarding the rights of victims and ensuring due process.
