By Peter Okutu

ABAKALIKI—A middle aged man  was yesterday arrested by the EBONYI State Police Command for allegedly defiling seven female children at Onueke in Ezza South Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Mr George Okafor, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Abakaliki.

Vanguard learned that the Command took up the matter following a petition to the Police Headquarters by the Family Law Centre, Abakaliki.

Narrating their ordeals, some of the victims between the ages of 6 and 10 alleged that the man, a father of three, had on several occasions lured them to his vehicle and other isolated places where he repeatedly perpetuated the dastardly act.

The parents of the children, Mrs Elizabeth Nweke and Mr Monday Obaji said they became aware of the development when their children started complaining of pains within their  private parts, adding  that the accused admitted committing the  offence when confronted by  members of his community.

Reacting, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Okafor, said the matter was under investigation but claimed that the affected families were yet to bring the victims for medical test.