By Esther Donald
A 35-year-old man, Okputu Bright is currently cooling off in Police custody in Cross River State, over an alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl in Yala Local Government Area of the state.
The incident was reported by the girl’s father at the Okpoma Divisional Police Headquarters on October 24, 2026, who said the incident occurred on October 18, 2026.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly lured the child and sexually assaulted her before leaving her at a location within the community.
The police said the victim was referred to a General Hospital for medical examination, while the suspect was arrested and detained in police custody.
CP Ajo Geoffrey Ordue, has directed that the investigation should be concluded quickly and the case file transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
This was contained in a press release issued by the Command’s spokesman ASP Sunday Eitokpah stating the Command’s commitment to protecting children and vulnerable persons, and urged the public to report suspected sexual offences promptly.
The police also appealed to the public to avoid circulating information or images to protect the identity and privacy that could expose her to further harm.
The Command emphasized that the suspect remains innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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