Monday, October 26 2026 - The Cross River State Police Command has arrested one Okputu Bright, 35-year-old, in connection with an alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State.
The father of the victim on October 24, reported the matter
at Okpoma Divisional Police Headquarters. According to the police, the father
claimed that on October 18, the suspect lured the child and took advantage of
her before leaving her at a location within the community.
The victim was thereafter referred to a general hospital for
medical examination, while the suspect was arrested and detained in police
custody.
Confirming the incident to newsmen, the command's
spokesperson, ASP Eitokpah Akata, said the command is working to ensure the
investigation is concluded promptly and the case file transferred to the State
Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
He emphasised that the suspect remains presumed innocent
unless proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction. He urged members of
the public to refrain from circulating information, images, or other details
that could identify the child or expose her to further harm, as the
investigation continues.
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