The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 60-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Igumale district, Ado Local Government Area of the state.
The incident was reported to the police on October 13, 2026. The victim was subsequently taken for medical examination and necessary treatment.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed this during a press conference in Makurdi, the state capital.
He said investigations into the case were ongoing and assured that the suspect would face the law if found culpable.
Nwadiogbu also promised that the police would protect the victim’s privacy and welfare throughout the investigation.
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The commissioner listed the arrest among the command’s operational achievements for October. He revealed that the police had arrested 14 suspects, recovered seven locally made firearms and 16 rounds of ammunition and cartridges, and neutralised one suspected bandit during the period.
According to him, the achievements resulted from intelligence-led operations, prompt responses to distress calls, regular patrols and cooperation with other security agencies and community stakeholders.
He urged residents to report incidents of violence, abuse and other criminal activities promptly to enable the police to respond and take appropriate action.
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