32-year-old man arrested in Delta for allegedly def!ling physically challenged minor

Men of the Delta State Police command have arrested a 32-year-old man, identified as Ezekiel Elijah, for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old physically challenged girl in Aviara, Isoko area of Delta State. The spokesperson of the state police command, SP Edafe Bright, disclosed this on his X handle today December 29. According to Edafe, the suspect lured the victim into his house, where he committed the offense. He deceived this girl, took her into his house, locked her inside, and s#xually molested her, Bright said during the suspects interrogation. The police spokesperson stressed that the victims vulnerability made the case particularly disturbing, adding, Shes someone that needs a guardian someone that needs assistance. When interrogated, the suspect claimed he was unaware of the victims age. However, SP Bright clarified that ignorance does not constitute a valid defense.  Whether she agrees or not is immaterial she has not gotten to that age where she can decide for herself. The offence of defilement is a very clear one. Provided shes not of an age where she can give consent; consent is immaterial and will be treated as defilement, he stated. Edafe added that the case has been forwarded to the courts for further legal proceedings. Watch Edafe interrogating the suspect below     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) The post 32-year-old man arrested in Delta for allegedly def!ling physically challenged minor appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.