The Police in Abia State have arrested a 40-year-old man, identified as Mr. Iheanacho from Umuoju village, Umuelechi Obuzor, in Ukwa West LGA of Abia State for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
He was nabbed by men of the Obehie Police Division.
The victim is the daughter of the suspect’s tenant.
His arrest was made possible through the efforts of men of Abia chapter of Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation and Obehie Police Divisional Headquarters.
Abia State Director of Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State Chapter, Ochiegbu Marvelous Chimaraoke confirmed the arrest.
According to him, the matter was first reported to his office on September 18, 2025.
However, the suspect has been on the run.
He said that through relentless efforts and coordination of his foundation, the suspect, Iheanacho was finally apprehended around 2 am on Friday.
Chimaraoke thanked the members of Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation and the Divisional Police Officer and men of Obehie Police Divisional Headquarters of Abia State Police Command for the successful arrest.
He reiterated commitment against offenders of rape, defilement or other forms of Gender-Based Violence.
