The Anambra State Government has arraigned a woman, Mrs Anulika Nwokike Onyeanusi, on a 14-count charge over allegations of sexually abusing her two daughters, aged seven and nine, and exploiting one of the children to produce pornographic content for financial gain.
The defendant was arraigned before the Children, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Court of the Anambra State High Court by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, alongside lawyers from the Ministry of Justice’s Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Unit.
Key Highlights
- Anambra State has arraigned a woman on a 14-count charge involving alleged sexual abuse of her two daughters.
- The children are reportedly aged seven and nine.
- The charges include allegations that one of the children was exploited to produce pornographic content for financial gain.
- Justice Peace Otti ordered that the defendant be remanded at a correctional centre.
- The court adjourned the case until November 27, 2026, for further proceedings.
Anambra Woman Faces 14-Count Charge
The prosecution was led by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, with support from lawyers attached to the Ministry of Justice’s Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Unit.
The charges concern allegations of sexual abuse involving the defendant’s two daughters and the alleged exploitation of one of the children to produce pornographic material for financial gain.
The allegations have raised concerns about child protection and the abuse of parental responsibility, particularly in cases where children are allegedly harmed by people entrusted with their care.
Court Orders Defendant’s Remand
Following the arraignment, the court, presided over by Justice Peace Otti, ordered that Onyeanusi be remanded at a correctional centre.
The court adjourned the case until November 27, 2026, for further proceedings.
The case remains before the court, and the allegations against the defendant have not been established as proven facts. The defendant is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless and until proven guilty in accordance with the law.
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Anambra Government Reaffirms Commitment to Child Protection
The state government said the prosecution formed part of its efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence and ensure that allegations involving children and other vulnerable persons are handled through due process.
It also reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing cases of alleged sexual abuse through the Ministry of Justice’s specialised unit.
The proceedings are expected to continue when the case returns to court on November 27, 2026.
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