Benue: Police arrest man over alleged defilement of 10-year-old girl

The Benue State Police Command has apprehended a 60-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in Igumale district of Ado Local Government Area, LGA. According to the police, the incident was reported on October 13, 2026, after which the victim was taken to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Cletus Nwadiogbu, disclosed the arrest during a press briefing in Makurdi, stating that investigations into the case were ongoing. He assured that the suspect would face the full consequences of the law if found culpable, adding that the command would ensure the protection of the victim's privacy and welfare through...