35-year-old man arrested for allegedly assaulting 11-year-old woman in Cross River

The Cross River State Police Command has arrested one Okputu Bright, 35-year-old, in reference to an alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old woman in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State.

The father of the sufferer on October 24, reported the matter at Okpoma Divisional Police Headquarters. According to the police, the daddy claimed that on October 18, the suspect lured the kid and took benefit of her earlier than leaving her at a location throughout the neighborhood.

The sufferer was thereafter referred to a basic hospital for medical examination, whereas the suspect was arrested and detained in police custody.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eitokpah Akata, mentioned the command is working to make sure the investigation is concluded promptly and the case file transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for additional investigation.

He emphasised that the suspect stays presumed harmless except confirmed responsible by a courtroom of competent jurisdiction. He urged members of the general public to chorus from circulating info, photographs, or different particulars that might establish the kid or expose her to additional hurt, because the investigation continues.