The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl in Omifon, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Akure, said the case was reported at the Odigbo Divisional Police Station by the victim’s guardian on Aug. 2.
Jimoh said the case was subsequently transferred to the Gender-Based Offences Unit of the command for discreet investigation due to the sensitive nature of the allegation.
‘The victim’s guardian reported that the 15-year-old girl, who was a domestic worker in her household, on several occasions, left home without permission.
‘According to the report, the girl was questioned about where she usually went whenever she left.
‘The victim allegedly disclosed that the suspect had been taking her to his late mother’s residence in Omifon, where he allegedly engaged in unlawful sexual intercourse with her.
‘Following the report, police operatives commenced investigation and subsequently arrested the suspect.
‘The victim has also been placed under appropriate care and necessary steps are being taken in accordance with established procedures for cases involving alleged sexual offences against minors,’ he said.
Jimoh also said the Commissioner of Police, Felix Ohagwu, directed the Gender-Based Offences Unit to conduct a thorough and professional investigation into the matter, with a view to establishing the facts and ensuring that justice was served. (NAN)