Retired Anambra Teacher Arrested for Sexually Molesting Boys

A retired teacher, Mr. Ike Okoye, from Isuofia in Aguata Local Government Area, has been arrested by the Anambra State Government for allegedly molesting and engaging in same-sex activities with young boys in the community. The arrest was executed by the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare in collaboration with operatives of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra.

The incident came to light when the President-General of Isuofia People’s Assembly, Chief Chikadibia Okeke, reported Okoye’s actions to the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare. Following this report, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Ify Obinabo, instructed immediate action, leading to Okoye’s apprehension. He has been handed over to the police for further interrogation and will face charges in court.

Chief Chikadibia Okeke revealed that Okoye had a history of molesting and engaging young men in homosexual activities. Despite previous arrests, Okoye managed to secure bail through influential individuals in the state. The latest arrest occurred over the weekend when Okoye was caught in the act with several boys and young men.

Initially, Okoye denied the allegations, attributing them to malicious rumors spread by his detractors. However, he later admitted to romancing some boys and holding their sexual organs, though he denied any penetration.

“Although, two of his victims who pleaded anonymity said the suspect usually came under the guise of either assisting one with financial issues or allowing them to do his house chores and get paid.

“One of his victims, who is currently 25 years old (name withheld), explained that the suspect first molested him when he was 17 years old and ever since then had been on his case until he decided to involve his mother while the other, a 31 years old, stated that the suspect usually got satisfied whenever he held his private parts but he got uncomfortable with the whole thing and bailed out.

The Commissioner and the Managing Director of OCHA Brigade, Celestine Anere, expressed sadness over the development and assured the state government’s resolve to end child molestation and homosexuality in the state.

The suspect was handed over to the police for further investigation and consequently charged to court but when the suspect appeared before the police, he started pleading that he be forgiven though he refused to mention the reason why he should be forgiven.