The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Wisdom Onyeaju, in connection with the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl in Owerri West Local Government Area.

The command also confirmed that disciplinary action has been initiated against officers accused of demanding N100,000 from the victim’s family.

Command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on the command’s X page on Thursday.

The case gained public attention after an X user, Somto Okonkwo, shared a video in which a woman alleged that her younger sister was raped by a man who forcibly entered their apartment. According to the video, when the incident was reported to the police, officers allegedly demanded N100,000 before investigating.

The woman stated, “My 15-year-old younger sister, who travelled to Imo State for Christmas, was raped after an attacker forced his way into the apartment and threatened her with a knife. When we went to report the crime, Imo police officers demanded N100,000 before they would even take her statement.”

Following the allegation, the police identified the officers involved as Inspector Charles Abaneke and Inspector Aweleka Cordelia and vowed to discipline them.

In an update on Thursday, Okoye confirmed the arrest of the suspect, adding:

“The Imo State Police Command has arrested Wisdom Onyeaju, a 24-year-old male of Umuekweye, Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area, in connection with an alleged case of defilement. The arrest followed credible information received from the victim’s family after a video detailing the incident went viral on social media. The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing investigation at the State Criminal Investigation Department. He will be arraigned in court at the conclusion of the investigation.”

Okoye further disclosed that the accused officers will face disciplinary proceedings:

“An orderly room trial has been scheduled to commence on Monday, January 12, 2026, to address the alleged misconduct in line with extant police regulations. The Imo State Police Command reiterates its commitment to professionalism, transparency, and accountability, assuring the public that justice will be served in this matter.”