- Safiu Kehinde
The Osun State Police Command has arrested and detained a 50-year-old man in Ilesa, Ilesa West Local Government Area for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Spokesperson for the command, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi.
According to Ojelabi, the suspect was arrested after the victim’s mother reported the incident at Ilesa Police Divisional Headquarters on the 16th of November.
“The report was lodged by the mother of the 12 years old girl, who is the victim, as she discovered a whitish slimy substance on her daughter’s underwear while doing laundry.
“Upon questioning, the victim opened up that the suspect, who is their neighbour, had carnal knowledge of her,” the statement said.
The Police said upon receipt of the report, the police immediately took the girl to an approved medical facility for medical examination.
“It was discovered that the girl has been sexually assaulted, including forceful penetration,” it said.
The case was subsequently referred to family and gender unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department while the victim was taken to a succour centre for continued medical care, where she was confirmed to be malnourished from home.
Ojelabi disclosed that upon further investigation, it was discovered the assault reported was not the first, as the suspect had been defiling the victim since July 2025.
The Police spokesperson said the suspect exploited the vulnerable condition of the victim’s mother, who is a widow with no stable source of livelihood.
“The suspect reportedly gave the victim N200 after each act, for her to buy food.
“The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, condemns this disturbing act and all forms of child abuse, molestation and exploitation,” He said.
Ojelabi urged parents and guardians to be vigilant and report any suspicion to the nearest police station and relevant authorities.