Police arrest 24-year-old man accused of defiling minor in Owerri

The Imo State Police Command has arrested Wisdom Onyeaju, a 24-year-old male of Umuekweye, Irete, Owerri-West Local Government Area, in connection with an alleged case of defilement.

The arrest, according to the Command’s Spokesperson Henry Okoye, followed credible information received from the family of the victim, who had earlier drawn public attention to the incident through a viral video circulating on social media.

The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing thorough investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Upon conclusion of investigation, he will be arraigned in court with the appropriate charges.

Okoye also hinted that the Command has identified and detained police officers alleged to have engaged in professional misconduct in the handling of the case.

He informed that an Orderly Room Trial has been scheduled to commence in line with extant police regulations.

“The Imo State Police Command reiterates its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and accountability, assuring members of the public that justice will be served in this matter,” he stated.