Police Arrest Suspected Drug Addict, Rescue Defiled, Pregnant Teenager in Anambra

By Praise Chinecherem

A middle-aged man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year old girl around St. Paul’s Secondary School, Achalla, Anambra state.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this on Friday said the suspect, Tochukwu Nwora was arrested during a raid by Police Operatives.

He said the operatives also rescued the teenage girl heavily pregnant following alleged defilement and child exploitation.

Ikenga said investigation revealed the victim had allegedly been repeatedly defiled by several adult males at different times in Nando, Nteje, and Achalla respectively.

According to him, the investigation suggested the suspects took advantage of her vulnerable condition to lure her with money.

He however said the victim was immediately taken to the Police Hospital, Awka, where medical examinations and other necessary procedures have commenced.

He said, “Police Operatives attached to Achalla Divisional Police Headquaters Awka acting on information received over time regarding the activities of some youths allegedly involved in the use of crystal methamphetamine, popularly known as Mkpuru Mmiri, conducted a raid in the evening of June 17, 2026 around St. Paul’s Secondary School, Achalla.

“During the raid, the team rescued a 15-year old girl, who is heavily pregnant, and arrested One Tochukwu Nwora over alleged defilement and child exploitation.

“In the peak of the operation, the operatives observed a middle-aged man in a compromising situation with the minor. The victim was immediately taken into protective custody.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had allegedly been repeatedly defiled by several adult males at different times in Nando, Nteje, and Achalla respectively.

“The investigation further suggests that the suspects exploited her vulnerable condition by giving her a small amount of money.

“Meanwhile, the victim was immediately taken to the Police Hospital, Awka, where medical examinations and other necessary procedures have commenced.

“To this end, Commissioner of Police, CP Ikoye Orutugu has directed that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive investigation, especially to determine whether the parent/guardian is culpable and facilitate the possible prosecution of all persons involved.

“The Command condemns all forms of child abuse, exploitation, and violence against minors and reassures the public of its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and ensuring justice for victims.”