Police arrest 38-year-old man for alleged sexual assault of 3-year-old
A 38-year-old man, Ebuka Ofoma, from Osumenyi community in Anambra State’s Nnewi South Local Government Area, has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-year-old child. Ofoma was detained on Friday by the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, in coordination with state police officers, following a tip-off from a whistleblower about his unlawful activities.
“The suspect admitted to committing the act while under the influence of alcohol,” according to a statement and video uploaded on Saturday by the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare’s media aide, Chidimma Ikeanyionwu. “He insisted that he was intoxicated when doing the deed after consuming eight bottles of beer.”
The suspect recounted how the incident happened, saying, “The little girl approached me at a traditional wedding ceremony where I was already drunk and enjoying myself, and dragged me to come and watch masquerade outside. After I reluctantly followed her to the scene, the girl, in fear of the masquerade, cuddled me beside a car, while I began to finger her.”
He admitted to inserting his two fingers into the victim’s genitalia while maintaining he wasn’t enjoying or feeling anything while defiling her. He claimed that when people saw what he was doing, they went to notify the child’s mother, only to have him arrested later in his house.
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The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare vowed to get to the root of the matter and ensure justice is served as a deterrent to others. “She warned parents to be careful about who they entrust their daughters with, adding that the state government is all out to rid the state of illicit behaviours,” the statement added.
The suspect has been handed over to the police for further investigation and prosecution.
Reacting to the development, an online user, Addicted Hero, commented, “See how this animal betrays the little girl’s trust in human. Can you just kill him ASAP?”
This incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice to be served. The case is currently under investigation, and the suspect will face prosecution if found guilty.
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