Friday, October 17, 2025 - The Ondo State Police Command has arrested one Azeez Lamidi, a 49-year-old resident of No. 64 Eegun, Akoko, for allegedly def!ling a 14-year-old girl and inducing her abortion through the administration of drugs.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ayanlade Olushola,
disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
According to the PPRO, the incident was reported on October
9, 2025, by the victim's father, Salami ‘m’ at the Ogbagi Police Station.
Salami disclosed that his daughter began bleeding profusely
from her private part while attempting to defecate.
“She was
immediately rushed to the nearest hospital in Ogbagi-Akoko, where medical
personnel confirmed that she had recently undergone a drug-induced abortion,”
the statement read.
"Upon
interrogation, the victim revealed that the suspect had been s3xually abusing
her repeatedly. When he discovered she was pregnant, he allegedly gave her
drugs that led to the abortion.
"The
victim has since been referred to the State Specialist Hospital, Igbatoro, for
comprehensive medical care, while the suspect remains in police custody pending
further investigation.
"Commissioner
of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc, mnips has since
directed that the case be transferred to the Command’s Gender Unit for discreet
and thorough investigation.
“He
condemned in strong terms the rising cases of child s3xual abuse and reaffirmed
the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice is served.”
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