59-year-old man nabbed for allegedly defiling 6-year-old girl in Cross River

A 59-year-old man has been nabbed for allegedly defiling a 6-year-old girl in Nko community, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State.

The incident happened on Wednesday morning, August 6, 2025.

Journalist, Iwara U Iwara, who confirmed the incident on Facebook said residents caught the suspect in the act.

“Eyo Opla Obeten, this 59 year old native of Nko community, Yakurr LGA, Cross River State, is at the centre of the restlessness in the community this morning. Local residents allegedly caught him def!ling a six year old female child – for very obvious reasons, the victim cannot be mentioned. This will not be the end of this story.”