A 60-year-old man identified as Adewale Enoch has been arrested by the police for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl. A
statement made by the State Police Public
Relations Officer, PPRO, Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP Olumuyiwa
Adejobi to journalists on Monday, disclosed that the incident occurred
on Saturday, at Moborode area, Abigi, Ogun Waterside Local Government
Area of Ogun
State.
"The police operatives attached to
Abigi Division of the Ogun State police command have arrested one
Adewale Enoch,60, for having unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl,12, on
26th December at 150hrs," he said
According to the statement, the suspect was arrested after the father of the victim reported to the police.
"The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State CP Abdulmajid Ali has
directed that the case be transferred to the Department of Criminal
Investigation and Intelligence, Eleweran, Abeokuta for further
investigation and prosecution for the command has credible evidence to
arraign the suspect," DSP Adejobi said.
"The police boss also appealed to parents and guardians to monitor
their children or wards, as all hands must be on deck to eradicate this
criminal, barbaric and inhuman act in our society," he added.
The Commissioner of Police on his part promised to continue the fight against
child abuse, gender violence and other social vices that can expose
children to dangers.
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