The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old woman, Anulika Onyeanusia, in connection with an alleged case of child pornography in Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state.
The arrest followed the circulation of a disturbing video allegedly showing a woman sexually abusing a minor.
In a statement issued on Thursday, September 10, 2026, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect was arrested following information obtained through open-source intelligence.
According to Ikenga, police operatives also rescued four children during the operation and recovered sex toys and other items considered 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,” the statement said.
The police spokesperson disclosed that the suspect remains in custody as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence and determine whether other individuals were involved.
Ikenga also said the husband of the suspect is being interrogated to ascertain whether he has any connection with the alleged crime.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji, reportedly described the alleged incident as unacceptable, stressing the need to protect children from exploitation and abuse.
The Commissioner directed that a thorough and professional investigation be conducted, while ensuring that the rescued children receive appropriate care and protection.
The Command said its priority extends beyond investigation and prosecution to safeguarding the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the children.
It added that it would collaborate with relevant child-protection and support agencies to ensure that the children receive necessary care, counselling and other support.
The police further assured that the identities and privacy of the children would be protected throughout the investigation and that they would be treated with compassion and sensitivity.
The Command also commended vigilante operatives, bloggers and residents whose information assisted the police in the investigation and subsequent arrest.
The investigation is ongoing.
