Benue: Police arrest man over alleged defilement of 10-year-old woman

The Benue State Police Command has apprehended a 60-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing a 10-year-old woman in Igumale district of Ado Local Government Area, LGA.

According to the police, the incident was reported on October 13, 2026, after which the sufferer was taken to a medical facility for examination and applicable remedy.

The Commissioner of Police within the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed the arrest throughout a press briefing in Makurdi, stating that investigations into the case have been ongoing.

He assured that the suspect would face the total penalties of the regulation if discovered culpable, including that the command would make sure the safety of the sufferer’s privateness and welfare all through the investigation.

Nwadiogbu recognized the arrest as one of many main achievements recorded by the command throughout its safety operations in October.

He additional revealed that the police apprehended 14 suspects, recovered seven regionally made firearms and 16 rounds of ammunition and cartridges, whereas one suspected bandit was neutralised throughout the interval.

The police commissioner attributed the operational successes to intelligence-driven policing, swift responses to emergency calls, common patrols and efficient cooperation with different safety companies and group stakeholders.

He known as on residents to promptly report incidents of violence, abuse and different legal offences to the police, stressing that well timed info would assist safety operatives reply rapidly and stop additional crimes.