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Police cell and handcuff
A 55-year-old native doctor Mr Ofomah has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl in Awgbu town inAnambraState.
The suspect was apprehended by a team of social workers from theState Ministry for Women and Social Welfare.
The suspect was said to have abused the victim when she was sent by her guardian to bring back the remaining harvested palm kernel from the farm.
It was gathered that the suspect, while pretending to offer assistance to her victim, forcefully overpowered and had carnal knowledge of her.
Confirming the incident, Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ify Obinabo through her media aide, Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, said the culprit is in police custody.
“As soon as I got the report, I quickly dispatched my team of workers who immediately alerted the police and apprehended the suspect. He is currently in police custody and would be charged to court after investigations,” she said. (The Nation)
