PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS JEDDAH FOR ABUJA AFTER SUCCESSFUL UMRAH IN MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU DEPARTS JEDDAH FOR ABUJA AFTER SUCCESSFUL UMRAH IN MAKKAH President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday departed King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for Abuja after successfully completing his Umrah (Lesser Hajj) in the holy city of Makkah. President Tinubu's plane took off at the Royal Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at exactly 5:13.pm Saudi time. The Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin MISHAAL bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yakubu Gambo, and the Hon. Consul-General, Ambassador Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, accompanied the President to the airport. Before departure, President Tinubu had a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah at the Royal Guest Palace in the airport. On arrival on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, the President led members of the Nigerian delegation to perform the Umrah rites, including the circumambulation of...

ANAMBRA POLICE ARRAIGNS SIX SUSPECTS BEFORE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE COURT OVER ALLEGED DEFILEMENT, RAPE AND CHILD ABUSE. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRAIGNS SIX SUSPECTS BEFORE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE COURT OVER ALLEGED DEFILEMENT, RAPE AND CHILD ABUSE


_Case involving 36-year-old woman allegedly sexually abusing her child forwarded to DPP for necessary action_


The Anambra State Police Command has arraigned six suspects before the Gender-Based Violence Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, over separate allegations bordering on defilement, sexual assault, child abuse, assault and alleged unlawful procurement of abortion involving minors.


The suspects were arraigned on 23rd September 2026, following investigations into the respective cases.


The suspects include Chinedu Chiekwu, male, of Umuoli Village, who was arraigned over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old child on 6th September 2026.


Also arraigned was Sunday Anele, over an allegation of engaging in sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl, which allegedly resulted in pregnancy.


Ugochukwu Okereke was arraigned over an allegation of luring a 13-year-old girl to a nearby bush and sexually assaulting her.


Similarly, Ebuka Nwachukwu was arraigned over an allegation of luring a six-year-old child into his room at Okpoko and sexually abusing her.


The fifth suspect, Ogechi Ofoma, female, of Awada, Obosi, was arraigned over an allegation of using a heated kitchen knife to inflict multiple injuries on her five-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma.


The sixth suspect, Obianuju Okafor, female, was arraigned over an allegation relating to the unlawful procurement of abortion for her 15-year-old daughter.


The Command also wishes to provide an update on the widely circulated video involving a 36-year-old woman, who was allegedly seen engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct involving her child.


The Command has investigated the case and forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for necessary legal action. The suspect is currently in police custody, pending further proceedings.


The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons from sexual abuse, exploitation, violence and other forms of harm.


He further assured that the Command would continue to ensure that victims and survivors are treated with dignity, sensitivity and appropriate protection throughout the investigative and legal process.


SP Ikenga Tochukwu

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Police Command, Awka


24th September, 2026

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