Monday, February 9, 2026 - The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man over alleged defilement of a six-year-old girl in Ibadan.
The Command disclosed this in a statement signed by its
Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade.
Ayanlade said the victim was allegedly coerced and
indecently assaulted multiple times throughout December 2025 by the
perpetrator.
According to him, the victim was hawking at Onikeke, in the
Ayegun area of Ibadan, when the perpetrator allegedly committed the crime.
“According to the report, the victim was allegedly coerced
and indecently assaulted multiple times throughout December 2025 while she was
hawking at Onikeke, Ayegun area, Ibadan.
“The alleged perpetrator, identified as 65-year-old Ibrahim
Raheem, has been apprehended and has since confessed to indecently abusing the
child, though he denied engaging in carnal knowledge.
“Following the discovery of these acts, the victim was
immediately taken to a hospital for comprehensive medical examination and
socio-psychological care to address the trauma of the ordeal,” the Oyo police
spokesman said.
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