Two men have been remanded at Afara Correctional Centre in Umuahia, Abia State, over separate cases involving the sexual abuse of four minors.
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The development was shared by activist Comrade Ochiegbu Marvelous on Facebook, where he revealed details of the cases and the ongoing legal process.
According to the activist, one of the suspects, Mr. Ikechukwu Emmanuel, was accused in connection with the defilement of a nine-year-old girl at Umuana Ndume, Ibeku.
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The second suspect, Mr. Levi, who is described as a band owner and musician, was accused of sexually abusing three boys at Owerrinta, Isialangwa.
During the court proceedings, the accused persons pleaded not guilty, and the matter was adjourned until January 29, 2027.
Sharing an update about the case, Ochiegbu Marvelous wrote:
“Today, Mr. Ikechukwu Emmanuel who was accused in connection with the alleged defilement of a 9 year old girl at Umuana Ndume, Ibeku, was charged to court and he pleaded guilty,” he wrote.
“Also charged to court today was Mr. Levi, a band owner and musician, who was accused of s3xually abusing three boys at Owerrinta, Isialangwa. Both were remanded at Afara Correctional Centre Umuahia, Abia state.
“These are difficult cases, especially when children are involved. Every child deserves to grow up in safety, dignity and peace. Child abuse must never be normalised, hidden or tolerated.
“I sincerely appreciate my wonderful team, especially my Head of Intervention, Comrade Felix and the entire Behind Bars Human Rights Foundation Abia State Chapter, for their dedication, sacrifice and devotion to serving humanity.
“Special appreciation also goes to the Gender Based Department of Abia State Police Command SCID, the DC SCID and the AC CID for their efforts in ensuring that these matters receive due attention through the justice process.
“Special thanks to the Magistrate incharge of Family court Umuahia.
“The case was adjourned till 29th of January 2027. Ije uwam! Thank you all for entering my trap.
“SAY NO TO CHILD DEFILEMENT. SAY NO TO RAPE. SAY NO TO S3XUAL ABUSE. SAY NO TO EVERY FORM OF HUMAN RIGHTS INFRACTION.
“Let us protect our children. Let us speak up. Let us demand justice through the proper channels.
“CP Afolabi Wilfred State SCID Gender based Department is doing marvelously well. Help me thank them sir.”
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