A 50 year old man was on Wednesday
arrested over alleged defilement of a 15 month old baby at the Swali area of
Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital.
Chairperson of Bayelsa chapter of International Federation of Women
Lawyers (FIDA) Mrs Dise Ogbise said on Wednesday that the arrest followed
a report by FIDA to the Police.
She described the development as barbaric and wicked act to impede the
healthy development of the child.
‘It is barbaric and inhuman. We condemn it and call on mothers to be
vigilante and careful with their girl child.” She said
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The suspect, identified as Oku Ekanem, was arrested by the men of the State
Antii-Crime squad known as Door Akpor.
The occurred at about 1am on Monday sparked off anger
among residents particularly the Women Lawyers who took up the case and vowed
to ensure prosecution of the suspect.
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The accused, who was a lover to Madam Blessing Joshua, the 40 year old
mother of the victim, was caught red handed while defiling the crying child.
Joshua, the mother of the victim, had told FIDA that “It happened on
Monday at about 1am. I was watching television with my neighbour till
late and retired to bed at about 1am.
“It was not quit long, I heard the cream of my child and ran to the
side, but was shocked when I saw him defiling my child.
” He claimed it was the work of the devil and I told him that this would
be last time, the devil will use him and that I will take matter serious. He
pleaded and barricaded the door to prevent me from calling neigbours.
“But I tricked him and ran outside with my child to call Police patrol
team at our junction.
“He was arrested and denied the act. But a test carried out at the
hospital showed otherwise.”
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