A 29-year-old man, Ebikeme Seiye, has been arrested in Bayelsa State over the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl in Amassoma, Sagbama Local Government Area, with the case now under police investigation.
The incident was reportedly brought to the attention of the Bayelsa State Community Safety Corps on September 30, 2026, after the girl’s elder cousin reported the matter. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the Amassoma Police Divisional Headquarters for further investigation.
Key Highlights
- A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Bayelsa State over an alleged sexual assault involving a five-year-old girl.
- The alleged incident occurred in Amassoma, Sagbama LGA.
- The suspect was reportedly detained by the Bayelsa State Community Safety Corps before being handed over to the police.
- Local reports say the suspect made a confession during questioning, although the claim has not been independently established in court.
- The suspect reportedly claimed he was under the influence of a substance locally known as “Kolos.”
- The child has been taken to a hospital and is receiving medical treatment.
- The case remains under investigation, and any criminal charges will be determined through the legal process.
- Social media users have expressed anger over the alleged offence and called for accountability.
29-Year-Old Man Arrested in Bayelsa
According to local reports, Seiye is from Akede community in Sagbama Local Government Area.
The alleged incident occurred in Amassoma, where the girl’s elder cousin, Tobokeakpo Selekeme, reportedly reported the matter to the Bayelsa State Community Safety Corps, Amassoma Cluster.
The corps detained the suspect before handing him over to the Amassoma Police Divisional Headquarters for investigation and possible prosecution.
Suspect’s Alleged Confession Under Investigation
Local reports claim that Seiye confessed during questioning and attributed his actions to the influence of a hard drug locally referred to as “Kolos.”
The alleged confession has not been independently verified in court.
The police are expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and determine the appropriate charges based on the outcome of their investigation.
Under Nigerian law, allegations of sexual offences against children are treated as serious criminal matters, with prosecution subject to due process and judicial determination.
Child Receives Medical Treatment
The five-year-old girl has reportedly been taken to hospital for medical attention.
The child’s medical care remains an important aspect of the case, alongside efforts by investigators to establish the facts and preserve relevant evidence.
Child protection advocates generally emphasise the need to protect the identity and privacy of minors involved in sexual abuse cases to prevent further trauma or exposure.
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Bayelsa Child Abuse Case Sparks Online Reactions
The case gained wider attention after social media platforms circulated reports of the arrest.
Several users expressed anger over the allegation, with some questioning the reported age of the suspect and others calling for severe punishment if he is found guilty.
One X user, @Airbooka, questioned the suspect’s reported age and called for imprisonment and other punishment.
Another user, @okofathia, also expressed doubt about the reported age.
Journalist @Bilkis29 shared details of the case while stressing the importance of urgent medical care, protection of the child, proper investigation and accountability through the law.
Other social media accounts also circulated reports about the arrest, alleged confession, drug claim, police handover and the child’s medical treatment.
Social Media Users Debate Suspect’s Age
Some of the online discussion centred on the reported age of the suspect.
Users questioned whether the man pictured in reports was actually 29 years old, while others used the discussion to raise broader concerns about the accuracy of personal information associated with criminal cases.
However, the reported age of the suspect does not determine the facts of the allegation, which remain matters for investigators and the courts.
Police Investigation Continues
The suspect is now in police custody as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.
The authorities are expected to investigate the allegations, obtain relevant medical and other evidence, and determine whether sufficient grounds exist for prosecution.
The reported confession and any explanation offered by the suspect will also be subject to the investigative and judicial process.
The case remains an allegation until determined by a competent court.
For the protection of the child, this report does not publish identifying information that could reveal her identity.
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