The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has stated reason for the detention of 10-year-old Bright Okon James, in its custody. Okon is cooling off in the police cell for allegedly defiling a 3-year-old girl (name withheld).
This was contained in a press release by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, on Saturday. He said the minor was taken into custody following allegations of defilement of a 3-year-old girl.
The PRO stated that the case is currently under investigation and findings, including a medical report have shown evidence of the incident. She added that the suspect voluntarily admitted to the offence without coercion.
John, therefore dismissed the viral report that the boy was illegally detained. She noted that the 10-year-old would be charged to court accordingly on Monday, February 10, 2025.
The PRO insisted that there was no trial by ordeal in the matter. As such practices are criminal under Nigerian law.
“The attention of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has been drawn to a viral report alleging the illegal detention of a 10-year-old boy, Bright Okon James.
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command under the watchful eyes of CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, remains steadfast in upholding the rule of law. And ensuring that justice is served in line with due process,” the statement in parts.
John, therefore, appealed to the public to stop spreading wrong information and allow the investigation to take its legal course.
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