A 30-year-old man, Chinonso Nwaebonyi, has been arrested in Anambra State for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl. The suspect, a native of Ebonyi State, was apprehended after the victim’s mother reported the incident to the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare.
According to the victim, she and her twin brother would often play at the suspect’s compound, where the alleged defilement occurred. The suspect initially denied the allegations but later confessed to committing the crime, claiming it only happened once. However, the victim stated that the suspect had defiled her multiple times.
The mother of the victim discovered the abuse after noticing that her daughter’s private region was swollen. She reported the incident to the authorities, leading to the suspect’s arrest. The suspect has been handed over to the police and will face charges in court.
This case is a disturbing reminder of the need to protect children from sexual abuse. The Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act of 2015 outlaws such acts, and offenders can face life imprisonment or up to 14 years in jail. The Anambra State government has shown commitment to prosecuting such cases, and it is essential to ensure that justice is served in this instance.
