- Safiu Kehinde
The Lagos State Police Command’s Gender Unit has arraigned a 60-year-old man, Ajayi Femi, over alleged rape of a 24-year-old lady.
This was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin.
According to the statement, the sister of the victim whose name was not disclosed had on the 22nd August reported the case at the Meiran Police Station.
The victim was subsequently transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command on the same day for discreet investigation.
Further investigation including medical tests by the Gender Unit revealed that the Ajayi spiked the victim’s drink, rendering her unconscious before having unlawful sexual intercourse with her without her consent.
Following his arrest, the suspect admitted to the offense in a confessional statement.
The Police Command confirmed that the suspect had since been charged to an undisclosed court.
He was however remanded pending the next adjourned date given by the court.
Reacting, the state’s Police Commissioner, Olohundare Jimoh, assured the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of sexual offences and maintaining a safe environment for all residents of Lagos State.
He further encouraged members of the public to report all cases of sexual offences at the Family Support Units across divisions and area commands for prompt action and justice.