Police hold 60-year-old man over alleged defilement of minor.
The incident was reported to the police on October 13, 2026, after which the victim was taken for medical examination and necessary treatment.
The state commissioner […] The police in Benue State have arrested a 60-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Igumale district of Ado Local Government Area of the state.
The state commissioner of police, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this to journalists during a press conference in Makurdi, saying investigation into the case was ongoing.
He assured that the suspect would be dealt with in accordance with the law and pledged to protect the privacy and welfare of the victim throughout the investigation. Nwadiogbu said the arrest was among the operational achievements recorded by the command in October. He added that the command had arrested 14 suspects, recovered seven locally fabricated firearms and 16 rounds of ammunition and cartridges, and neutralised a suspected bandit during the period. The police commissioner attributed the achievements to intelligence-led operations, prompt responses to distress calls, sustained patrols and collaboration with other security agencies and community stakeholders.
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