Man reportedly arrested for assaulting tenant’s one-year-old baby

A businessman, identified as Nsikak, has been accused of defiling his tenant’s one-year-old child.

According to report, the incident occurred on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Betem, Biase LGA, Cross River State. It was reported that the mother of the victim had recently moved into the compound. The child was left to play with Nsikak’s 7-year-old son when the tragic incident took place.

After the assault, Nsikak fled to his farm, leaving the child injured. Angry youths in the community confronted him, and he allegedly attempted to bribe them to keep quiet. The offer was rejected, and Nsikak was handed over to the police. The child was immediately taken to the hospital for medical treatment.