The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned a 42 year-old man, Edwin Eze, before a Magistrate’s Court over the alleged rape of a 13 year-old girl in Mburubu, Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state.
The arraignment took place on Monday at the Enugu East Magistrate Court, presided over by His Worship, Chijioke Idu, amid renewed assurances by the Enugu State Government of intensified action against child abuse and gender-based violence.
According to the charge marked CMG/69c/2026, the police accused the defendant of unlawfully having carnal knowledge of the minor in November 2025 at Amanato Mburubu Community, an offence punishable under Section 3(1)(a) and Section 4(1)(a) of the Enugu State Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Law, No. 2 of 2019.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecution was led by Pius Elliot Etan, Esq, while the defence was handled by C.C. Nweke, Esq.
After listening to submissions from both counsels, the magistrate adjourned the matter to February 12, 2026, and ordered the remand of the accused at the Enugu Correctional Centre pending further hearing.
Reacting to the development, the Enugu State Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, reaffirmed the administration’s firm stance against crimes involving children and women.
“This case further demonstrates the resolve of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s administration to ensure that offenders are brought to justice. Enugu State maintains zero tolerance for child abuse, molestation, and violence against women,” she said.
Enih assured that the state government would closely follow the prosecution of the case to ensure justice is served and to deter similar offences across the state.
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