Akwa Ibom state police has confirmed the arrest and detention of 10-year old Bright Okon James who allegedly defiled a 3-year old girl.

According to a statement by the state command’s public relations officer, DSP. Timfon John, on Saturday, in Uyo, Bright was not illegally detained, contrary to the initial speculations.

Partly in the statement, She disclosed that the boy would be charged to court on Monday, February 10, 2025 as he voluntarily admitted to his crime without any form of coercion.

“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.

To set the records straight, the command wishes to clarify that the said minor was taken into custody following allegations of defilement of a three-year-old girl (name withheld).

The case is currently under investigation, and findings, including a medical report, have provided evidence of the incident.

Additionally, the suspect voluntarily admitted to the offence without coercion.” She said stating that there was no form of trial by ordeal in the matter.

Affirming the command’s steadfastness in upholding the rule of law and ensuring justice is served accordingly, DSP Timfon John said;

“Such practices are criminal under Nigerian law, and the police strongly condemn any form of extrajudicial actions”.

On the other hand, she appealed to the general public to refrain from any form of misinformation and let the investigation take its course in law.

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