Abia Police Arraign Child Abuse Suspect, Secures Protection for 13-Year-Old Victim

Abia Police Arraign Child Abuse Suspect, Secures Protection for 13-Year-Old Victim

The Abia State Police Command has arraigned Mr. Uzoma Uwaeme, accused of abusing his 13-year-old son, before a court of competent jurisdiction.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following the conclusion of investigations into the alleged abuse at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).

According to the statement, the suspect was remanded in correctional custody after his arraignment, while the victim was handed over to the Abia State Ministry of Women Affairs for proper care, rehabilitation and continued protection.

The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for victims of abuse and bringing alleged perpetrators to justice in accordance with the law.

Afolabi also stressed the importance of collaboration between the Police, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders in protecting the rights and welfare of children across the state.

The Command urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report cases of child abuse, domestic violence and other criminal activities to the nearest police station.