Man accused of defiling minor arrested

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 52-year-old man, Isaac Ohimon, over the alleged defilement of a minor in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect allegedly lured the minor and had unlawful sexual intercourse with her on September 7, 2026.
The matter was reported to the police on September 8, 2026, following which operatives of the Ekpoma Divisional Police Headquarters arrested the suspect.
The command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem, confirmed the arrest, saying the minor was receiving treatment at a hospital.

He said the suspect had confessed to the alleged offence, adding that he would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.