A 60-year-old man, Okafor Ndubuisi has been arrested for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The suspect, a resident of Sun Rise Estates, reportedly had carnal knowledge of his victim after luring her to his room.

The suspect had raped the girl at different occasions before he was apprehended.

The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed confirmed the incident, saying the suspect would be charged after investigations were concluded.

He said:

“On the 12/7/2020 at about 2:30:pm following a tip off, Police operatives attached 3-3 Division arrested one Okafor Ndubuisi ‘m’ aged 60years of Sun Rise Estates Nkwelle Ezunaka in Oyi LGA of Anambra State.

“Suspect had on the same date and on different ocassion allegedly defiled a 9 years old girl in his room. Scene was visited by police detectives and victim taken to the hospital for medical examination.

“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, John Abang has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Awka for discreet investigation after which suspect would be charged to court for prosecution.”