The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested the All Progressive Congress, APC, and former House of Assembly Candidate in Ebonyi North East constituency, Barr. Opoke Kelechi.
Opoke was arrested on Thursday by the police personnel at his home in Abakiliki, the state capital.
Opoke was on Wednesday 6th of July 2022 accused of Defiling a 12-year-old girl ( a minor) at his residence in Harraca Abakaliki Ebonyi State and allegedly collecting the blood of the minor for ritual purposes.
When contacted, Loveth Odah, spokesperson of the state police command who confirmed the development said the politician was in police detention.
She added that he would be charged to court as soon as the Sallah holidays are over.
