The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman, Anulika Onyeanusia, alleged case of child pornography in Onitsha, Anambra State.
In a statement released on Thursday, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said that during the arrest on September 10, operatives also rescued four children, aged two, three, six and nine years, respectively, as well as recovered sex toys and other items relevant to the ongoing investigation.
“The Anambra State Police Command on September 10, 2026, acting on open-source intelligence concerning a disturbing trending video of a lady allegedly using sex toys on a minor, has arrested one Anulika Onyeanusia, a 36-year-old woman, in connection with an alleged case of child pornography in Onitsha, Anambra State,” he said.
The police also confirmed that the suspect’s husband was being interrogated to establish whether he had any connection with the alleged offence.
“The suspect is currently in police custody as the Command intensifies its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and the possible involvement of other persons. The husband of the suspect is also undergoing interrogation to determine whether he has any connection with the alleged offence,” he added.
Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, Nnanna Oji, described the alleged abuse as unacceptable, because it involved children who were unable to protect themselves.
“To this end, the Command notes that beyond the investigation and prosecution, its priority is the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the rescued children. The Command will work with the appropriate child-protection and relevant support agencies to ensure that the victims receive the necessary care, protection, counselling and other support required for their recovery,” he said.
According to the command, the children would be handed over to appropriate child-protection and support agencies for care, counselling and other assistance necessary for their recovery.
“Their identities and privacy will be protected throughout the process, and they will be treated with compassion and sensitivity,” Ikenga said.
The command also credited vigilante operatives, bloggers and residents with providing information that helped investigators trace and arrest the suspect.
The case comes amid persistent concerns over the sexual exploitation of children and the circulation of child sexual abuse material online, where abusive content can be rapidly shared and redistributed before authorities are able to intervene.
