Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old man, Daniel Ajibola, in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in Ibadan.
The Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, disclosed this in a
statement issued through the Police Public Relations Officer, Ayanlade
Olayinka.
The victim’s identity has been withheld to protect her
privacy.
According to the police, the incident was reported at the
Alakia Adelubi Police Division on December 25, 2025, at about 7:00 p.m.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect
allegedly assaulted the minor after administering an intoxicating substance to
her.
The statement noted that Ajibola was apprehended shortly
after the report, while the victim was immediately taken to a medical facility
for examination.
Police officers also visited the scene of the incident as
part of the investigation.
The Commissioner of Police described the arrest as another
demonstration of the Command’s resolve to protect residents, particularly women
and minors, from violent crimes.
Due to the gravity of the offence, the CP has ordered the
transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a
thorough and discreet investigation.
Haruna warned that the Command would not tolerate sexual
violence or any crime directed against women or vulnerable members of society,
adding that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are
concluded.
He also reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to
safeguarding lives and property, while encouraging the public to continue
providing credible information to assist law enforcement.
The Commissioner also expressed appreciation to the
Inspector-General of Police for his continued support, which he said has
strengthened the Command’s efforts to maintain law and order across the state.
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