Police Arrest Man, 20 for Kidnapping, Raping 13-year old Girl in Anambra bush

By Praise Chinecherem

A 20-year old man has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and defiling a 13-year old girl Umuezeiyi Village in Achina, Aguata local government area of Anambra State.

The suspect, Chigbo Umeugokwe was said to have abducted the victim after invading a shop in the area with locally made single-barrel gun and a small axe.

The suspect was also said to have taken the victim to a nearby bush where he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

Confirming the incident, Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga said the suspect also allegedly carted away the sum of ₦30,000 from the shop.

He said a locally made single-barrel gun, small axe and one red polo shirt used as a face mask were recovered from him.

According to Ikenga, “Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender unit, Awka with the assistance of the local community security outfit arrested one Chigbo Umeugokwe, male, 20 years old, of Umuezeiyi Village, Achina, Aguata LGA, on 11th November 2025.

“The suspect allegedly invaded a shop in the same community, on October 29, 2025 with a locally made single- barrel gun and a small axe.

“He was said to have worn a red polo shirt which he fashioned into a face mask and abducted a 13-year old girl, took her to a nearby bush where he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

“The suspect also allegedly carted away the sum of ₦30,000 from the shop.

“During interrogations, the suspect made a voluntary confessional statement. The following exhibits were also recovered from him: one locally made single-barrel gun, one small axe and one red polo shirt used as a face mask.

“He will be arraigned in court on Wednesday, 19th November 2025, as part of the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and bringing offenders to account.”