…had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. "On 5 October 2026, Juma was convicted of defilement contrary to Section 8(1), as read with Section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act, and sentenced to life imprisonment. "This case is a stark reminder that sexual abuse against children must never be concealed, excused or igno…

…State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with sexual assault and defilement of minors. The Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Daaor, disclosed this on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 while briefing newsmen on its recent crime-fighting successes involving cases of murder, defilement, cultism, robbery,…

…is ongoing. "In a another development, sequel to a previously reported case of defilement dated 28/09/2026, wherein a F' 30 years old mother, resident of Bundot area, Dass LGA, reported at Dass Division that on 25/09/2026 at about 1700hrs, one Mujahid Danjuma 'M' 20 years old of the same address, lured her daughter 7 y…

…State Police Command has arrested four male suspects for separate offences of r@pe, defilement and s3xual exploitation of minors and a vulnerable person across Ningi, Katagum, Shira and Bauchi Metropolitan," the statement read. According to the PPRO, a 10-year-old girl was def!led by a 50-year-old neighbour in Ningi Lo…

…beyond reasonable doubt,” the judge held. The court consequently convicted Isaac of defilement. During sentencing, Justice Oshodi said Isaac had abused the trust placed in him by the child and her family. The judge noted that Isaac was once the girl’s teacher and that parents in the community also entrusted their child…

…Daaor, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 paraded Okoro and other suspects arrested for alleged defilement of minors and other crimes. CP Daaor said the police in August 13, received a report of unnatural offence where a 12-year-old male apprentice was allegedly s3xually assaulted by Orji Okoro at the suspect's residence He s…

…at the Benin Correctional Centre, pending further proceedings. "On 10 August 2026, a defilement case was transferred from Okhoro Police Station to the Gender and Family Support Unit, State CID, Benin. "A 29-year-old suspect, Samson Amachie, was arrested over an allegation involving an 11-year-old girl. The complainant…

…by their fathers - Edo State Govt The Edo State Government has said over 70 cases of defilement were recorded in the state between January and July 2026, with 50 per cent of such cases perpetrated by fathers of such minors. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed on…

…of def!ling his 13-year-old stepdaughter. Donkor had been arraigned on one count of defilement, contrary to Section 101 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), following investigations by the Bekwai Domestic Violence and Victim Support Unit (DOVVSU). According to the prosecution, the offence occurred in…

…"Now we can enjoy without jailed," one commented. "It means you have officially left defilement age ceee?" one wrote. See below. by Linda Ikeji at 22/07/2026 6:47 PM | Share this Story

…woman allegedly subjected to gang r@pe and a five-year-old child who survived defilement. The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection has continued to implement the state's social protection framework by identifying and supporting vulnerable residents that require urgent medical and humanitarian assistanc…

…three armed robbery suspects, 11 murder suspects and 14 suspects involved in rape and defilement cases were also arrested. Agbonika said the Command has been conducting active operations against kidnappers, cultists, armed robbers, and other suspected violent criminals as well as stepped up intelligence-led policing. H…