Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that it attempted to release a Lebanese national accused of defiling eight children, describing the claims as false, misleading, and inaccurate.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command’s pm
spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebesin, clarified that the case in question is
being handled by the Gender Unit of the Command with utmost professionalism,
diligence, and adherence to international best practices.
“The Lagos State Police Command is not involved in any
alleged attempt to release a Lebanese accused of defiling eight children. The
story is inaccurate and misleading,” Adebesin stated.
She explained that the investigation is being conducted by
officers specially trained in handling cases involving children and vulnerable
persons, strictly following standard operating procedures for such sensitive
matters.
According to the statement, preliminary findings revealed
that the suspect is not a Lebanese national, but a citizen of one of the
Southern African countries. The Police added that all necessary steps are being
taken to ensure justice is served.
“The biological mother of the child and the child herself
have both given statements confirming that the child was neither molested nor
defiled by the accused person,” the statement noted.
However, the Police said the father of the child, who
occasionally has custody, lodged a separate complaint which is currently under
investigation to ensure fairness and prevent any miscarriage of justice. The
outcome of the inquiry, it added, will be made public once concluded.
Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has also
ordered a discreet investigation into the allegations raised in the media
report, stressing that no stone will be left unturned.
The reporter behind the initial story has reportedly been
contacted and briefed on the ongoing steps to ensure justice is done.
The Police Command reaffirmed its confidence in the
competence and integrity of the Officer-in-Charge of the Gender Unit, ACP Toyin
Kazeem, who was on official duty in the United States attending the
International Association of Chiefs of Police, IACP, Conference when the case
was first reported.
CP Jimoh praised ACP Kazeem’s track record, describing her
as “a seasoned and highly professional officer whose leadership has brought
pride to the Command and justice to many women and children across Lagos.”
The statement urged the public and media to maintain
confidence in the Police’s commitment to upholding justice, particularly in
cases involving minors and other vulnerable groups.
“The outcome of this case will be made public upon the
conclusion of investigations,” the statement assured.
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