The Ogun State Police Command has taken a 27-year-old man, Damilola Orelaja, into custody for allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Omu Ijebu area of the state.ย
The commandโs spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest, stating that the suspect is being held for questioning and further investigation.
According to her, the suspect, allegedly enticed the 14-year-old victim into his residence on Araromi Street, แปmu-Ijebu, around 8:00 pm on July 22, 2024, as the victim was returning from running errands.ย
The victimโs father, identified as Mr. Wasiu, quickly reported the incident to the police, leading to an immediate response from the Omu division officers.
โThe suspect was immediately arrested when the matter was brought to our attention on July 23. He will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for prosecution,โ Odutola stated.
A recent allegation has surfaced in Lagos, accusing a police officer of raping a 17-year-old girl inside a police station. The incident reportedly occurred when the teenager visited the station to file a report about her missing phone.
In response to the escalating rates of gender-related violence, civil society groups are demanding swift justice for survivors and advocating for a community-led approach to tackle the root causes of the issue and prevent future occurrences.
Co-founder and Director of Action Health Incorporated, Dr. Uwemedimo Esiet, said an โincrease in public education and enlightenmentโ was needed to ensure that the communities โbecome custodians of the children and young peopleโs rights to life, association, education, and to just enjoy their fundamental human rights.โ
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