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Police arrest guard over sexual assault of eight-year-old in Calabar
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Police arrest guard over sexual assault of eight-year-old in Calabar

The Cross River State Police Command in Nigeria has arrested a 37-year-old security guard named Ndifreke Godwin for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Calabar. The incident, which took place along Tinapa Road, was reported to authorities by the victim's mother on August 29, 2026. According to the police statement, the suspect allegedly lured the child to his home with promises of money before committing the assault. The suspect was quickly apprehended, and the case has been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry. Authorities have ensured the victim receives medical attention and emphasized that due process will be followed. The police have also called on parents and guardians to monitor children closely and report any suspicious behavior.

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Police arrest guard over sexual assault of eight-year-old in Calabar

The Cross River State Police Command in Nigeria has arrested a 37-year-old security guard named Ndifreke Godwin for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Calabar. The incident, which took place along Tinapa Road, was reported to authorities by the victim's mother on August 29, 2026. According to the police statement, the suspect allegedly lured the child to his home with promises of money before committing the assault. The suspect was quickly apprehended, and the case has been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further inquiry. Authorities have ensured the victim receives medical attention and emphasized that due process will be followed. The police have also called on parents and guardians to monitor children closely and report any suspicious behavior.

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