The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man over the alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Yala Local Government Area of the state.
According to the police, the incident was reported at the Okpoma Divisional Police Headquarters on October 24, 2026, by the victim’s father.
The father alleged that the suspect lured the girl and sexually assaulted her on October 18 before leaving her at a location within the community.
The police confirmed that the suspect had been arrested and detained, while the victim was referred to a general hospital for medical examination.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Akata, said the Commissioner of Police, Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, had ordered the prompt conclusion of the investigation.
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The case file is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
The command reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons, urging members of the public to report suspected cases of sexual abuse to the appropriate authorities without delay.
The police also warned against circulating information or images that could reveal the identity of the victim, stressing the need to protect her privacy and prevent further harm.
The suspect remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Asenexpress News will continue to monitor developments in the case.
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