Imo State Police Command has arrested one 24-year-old man, Wisdom Onyeaju, from Umuekweye, Irete, Owerri-West Local Government Area, in connection with an alleged case of defilement.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry, made this known in a statement on Thursday.
DSP Henry said the arrest followed credible information received by the Command from the family of the victim, who had earlier drawn public attention to the incident through a viral video circulating on social media.
According to Henry, the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing thorough investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID.
The police mouthpiece further said that the suspect would be arraigned in court with the appropriate charges upon the conclusion of investigation.
DSP Henry also disclosed that the Command has also identified and detained the police officers alleged to have been involved in professional misconduct in the course of handling the case.
“An orderly room trial has been scheduled to commence on Monday, 12th January, 2026, to address the misconduct in line with extant police regulations.
“We remain committed to professionalism, transparency, and accountability. Justice will be served in this matter,” the Command assured.
