Men from Delta State Police Command detained a 32-year-old man named Ezekiel Elijah for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old physically challenged girl in Aviara, Isoko, Delta State.
SP Edafe Bright, spokesperson for the state police command, said this on his X handle today, December 29. According to Edafe, the culprit led the victim inside his home, where he committed the crime.
“He deceived this girl, took her into his house, locked her inside, and s#xually molested her,” Bright said during the suspect’s interrogation.
The victim’s vulnerabilities made the situation especially troubling, the police spokeswoman emphasized, adding, “She’s someone that needs a guardian… someone that needs assistance.”
The suspect denied knowing the victim’s age during questioning. SP Bright noted, however, that ignorance is not a legitimate 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 she’s not of an age where she can give consent; consent is immaterial and will be treated as defilement,” he stated.
Edafe further stated that the case has been sent to the courts for further legal action.