The Anambra State Police Command arrested a 36-year-old woman, Anulika Onyeanusia (also identified in reports as Anulike Nwokike or 'Freaky Goddess'), in Onitsha for allegedly abusing her young daughter during a livestream video to solicit online gifts and financial rewards. The Discovery: A disturbing video surfaced on social media showing a woman subjecting her minor daughter to severe abuse and sexual exploitation during an online broadcast.
The Motive: Investigations and initial reports indicated the acts were broadcast live on platforms like TikTok to attract views, gifts, and monetary donations from online users. The Arrest: Acting on open-source intelligence and digital footprints, police operatives arrested Anulika and her husband in Onitsha on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Authorities also recovered intimacy gadgets and related material from the residence.
Suspect's Statements: While initial chatter on social media claimed the videos might have been AI-generated, state police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that the suspect confessed to the crime in custody rather than claiming it was AI. Children Rescued: Police successfully rescued four children from the residence, aged two, three, six, and nine; they were immediately handed over to the Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare for protective custody, medical evaluation, and trauma counseling.
Public Outrage: The incident sparked widespread condemnation across Nigeria, drawing strong reactions from state officials, including the Governor's wife and the Ministry of Information, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for child exploitation and abuse. Next Steps: comprehensive investigations are ongoing regarding both the mother and her husband; the suspect will be charged to court as soon as the case file is finalized.
