# Child assault allegations in Nigeria

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-assault-allegations-in-nigeria
> Updated: 2026-08-24T17:46:36.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports from Nigeria indicate separate incidents involving the alleged sexual assault or attempted rape of minors by older men.

In Rivers State, police arrested a 50-year-old man in Ogale following allegations that he lured and attacked two girls, aged 11 and 13. Investigators have requested medical examinations to determine the next steps for prosecution.

In Cross River State, authorities arrested two men, aged 68 and 70, in Calabar for the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl. The suspects reportedly used separate occasions in August to lure the victim into their rooms. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Cross River Police arrest two men for alleged attempted rape of a minor

Police in Calabar, Nigeria, have arrested two men, aged 68 and 70, for the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl on multiple occasions in August 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cross-river-police-arrest-two-men-for-alleged-attempted-rape-of-a-minor

### 2026-07-30: Rivers State Police Arrest 50-Year-Old Man for Alleged Defilement of Two Minors

Rivers State Police in Nigeria arrested a 50‑year‑old man, identified as Godwin, for allegedly raping two minors in Ogale; investigators await medical results before proceeding.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rivers-state-police-arrest-50-year-old-man-for-alleged-defilement-of-two-minors

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