Three arrested over alleged defilement of three-year-old
![Police commissioner Kanayo Uzuegbu [ Credit: Standard Observers]](https://gazettengr.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-08-17-at-11.25.38-1200x677.jpg)
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested three people suspected of defiling a three-year-old pupil in the state,
The arrest is part of ongoing investigation into the sexual molestation of the girl, who is a pupil of Tenderlink School, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu.
According to the spokesman for the command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, those arrested and facing interrogation included a teacher in the school and two others.
He said, “Preliminary investigation proves that the child (name withheld) was found to have been sexually molested, with physical injuries and patches of blood observed on her private parts, after the school bus dropped her at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. This is in addition to the receipt of similar complaints by parents of other children in the school. Three suspects, comprising the victim’s female teacher, the school’s bus attendant and driver have been arrested for interrogation.”
Ndukwe said that the Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, “appreciated the Enugu State Government’s decision to shut down the school pending the conclusion of the investigation.”
He assured that anyone found culpable would face the full wrath of the law.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Health
FG expands cancer funding, local drug production
“We are trying to domesticate expensive treatments by producing much-needed medicines locally and translating global research into action in our clinics,” he said.
Heading 3
Remi Tinubu begs Asake, Davido, Burna Boy to come rescue poor Nigerians from hunger
The first lady stated that buying exotic cars is good, but noted that the singers can still establish foundations to assist the struggling population.
Heading 5
State police may be misused for political victimisation if systemic corruption persists, Anglican bishop says
“If corruption remains prevalent, those in state authority might use the structure to victimise their perceived enemies,” he said.
Heading 2
Lagos urges residents to take ownership of housing estates, maintain infrastructure
The state government noted that taking such responsibility would also enhance security and sustain property value.
States
Gov. Uzodimma urges Imo youths to embrace skills development
He charged the youths to be positive change makers.
States
NSCDC boss lauds Oyo kidnap victims’ rescue team
He described the successful rescue mission as a clear demonstration of the strength of inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing.
