Imo Police Accused of Sabotaging Case of 9-Year-Old Defiled by 60-Year-Old Man

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has accused some Imo State police officers of undermining justice in the alleged defilement of 9-year-old Nmesoma Chiwike by 60-year-old Okechukwu Azuagu. Officers at Isinweke Police Division and SCID Owerri reportedly released the suspect and informed the victim’s family that “the matter has been settled,” despite defilement being a non-compoundable felony punishable by life imprisonment. RULAAC called on the Police Service Commission to investigate, sanction culpable officers, rearrest the suspect, and ensure the child receives protection and support.