Saturday, December 6, 2025 - Osun State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Oluwaseun Adewale, for the repeated defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Ilesa.
The Command Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun
Ojelabi, in a statement on Saturday said the arrest preceded a complaint lodged
on November 16, 2025 at the Nigeria Police “C” Divisional Headquarters in
Ilesa.
The statement said, “The victim’s mother noticed a whitish,
slimy substance on her daughter’s underwear while doing laundry and questioned
her. The 12-year-old girl then revealed that their neighbour had carnal
knowledge of her.
“Upon receiving the report, the Investigating Police Officer
promptly took the minor to an approved medical facility for examination. The
examination confirmed that the girl had been sexually assaulted, including
forceful penetration.
“The case was further referred to the family and gender unit
of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Osun State. The victim
was also taken to a succour centre for ongoing medical care, where she was
found to be malnourished.
“Further investigation revealed that the assault on 16th
November was not the first incident. The suspect had been defiling the girl
repeatedly since July 2025, exploiting the vulnerable situation of the victim’s
widowed mother, who has no stable income.
“The suspect reportedly gave the victim two hundred Naira
after each assault, money she used to buy food. This exploitation added to the
distressing circumstances surrounding the case.”
DSP Ojelabi revealed that Police Commissioner, CP Ibrahim
Gotan condemned the act.
According to Gotan, “We strongly denounce all forms of child
abuse, molestation and exploitation.
“The Police authority urges parents and guardians to remain
vigilant and report any suspicion to the nearest police station and relevant
authorities without delay. Together we can protect our children and uphold
justice.”
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