Tuesday, March, 3 2026 - Ibom State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old Cameroonian fisherman, Joseph Mbake, for allegedly def!ling a four-year-old girl in Mkpanak village, Ibeno Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, disclosed
this in a statement on Monday, March 2, 2026.
According to the PPRO, the suspect was arrested on 1 March
2026 following an investigation into the alleged incident.
The case was reported on 24 February 2026 by the child’s
mother, Gift, who said she noticed a suspicious discharge from her
four-year-old daughter’s private part while bathing her.
After questioning the child, the mother was told that the
girl had allegedly been s3xually abused by an adult male whom she said she
could identify.
Police said a medical examination form was issued
immediately and the child was taken for treatment.
Acting on intelligence, officers carried out surveillance in
the area before arresting the suspect alongside others for questioning.
An identification parade was later conducted in line
with police procedures, during which the child identified the suspect.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has recorded a
breakthrough in the investigation of an alleged def!lement case involving a
four-year-old child in Mkpanak Village, Mbo Local Government Area” the
statement read
"On 24th February, 2026, at about 1400hrs, one Gift
reported that she observed a suspicious discharge from the private part of her
four-year-old daughter while bathing her.“
"Upon careful questioning, the child alleged that she
had been s3xually abused by an adult male, whom she stated she could identify
if seen.
"The Police promptly issued a medical examination form,
and the child was taken for immediate medical attention.
"Acting on credible intelligence, operatives swung into
action and expanded surveillance within the neighbourhood.
"In the early hours of 1st March, 2026, one Joseph
Mbake ‘M’, 36 years, a Cameroonian national and fisherman resident in Mkpanak
Village, was arrested alongside others for investigation.
"An identification parade was subsequently conducted in
accordance with laid-down procedures, during which the victim identified the
suspect.
"Preliminary investigation reveals that the
alleged incident occurred on 14th February, 2026.”
Meanwhile, the Command has strongly condemned all forms of
s3xual abuse, especially against minors, assuring the public of its unwavering
commitment to protecting vulnerable members of society.
The command therefore called on parents and guardians to
remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious behaviour to the nearest
Police Station.
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