Police arrest man after alleged rape of nine-year-old sparks protest
A man identified as Njoku Stephen has been arrested by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl in Ebem Ohafia. The incident led to a protest by women in the community, who demanded justice and condemned the act. The Ebem Ohafia Development Union and other stakeholders have called for calm and stressed the importance of due process as investigations continue. The case has also drawn the attention of the International Federation of Women Lawyers and the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Abia State.
What happened
- The Abia State Police Command confirmed the arrest of Njoku Stephen for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl.
- Women in Ebem Ohafia staged a protest, dumping refuse at the suspect’s residence to express outrage.
- The Ebem Ohafia Development Union condemned the incident and urged residents to remain peaceful and law-abiding.
- The International Federation of Women Lawyers is involved in the case, highlighting its seriousness.
- The child was medically examined at Ohafia General Hospital, and the matter is under investigation by law enforcement agencies.
