“The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has apprehended three individuals, including an 81-year-old man, Adeleke Oke, and two others, Sikiru Lawal (37) and Moshood Ayinde (37), for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Offa, Kwara State.
According to a statement released on Thursday by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael, the suspects were arrested on Sunday following a complaint filed by the victim’s father. The case has been referred to the Gender Unit of the command for further investigation and appropriate action .
“The statement revealed that preliminary investigations uncovered that the three suspects had engaged in unlawful sexual relations with the minor on multiple occasions, and subsequently threatened her to maintain secrecy about the illicit acts.
Moreover, a comprehensive medical examination confirmed that the victim’s hymen was ruptured, providing conclusive evidence of repeated sexual penetration.
The suspects have confessed to the crime and will be prosecuted in court.”
“The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, strongly denounced the reprehensible act, calling on the citizens of the state to collaborate with the Corps in its endeavors to eradicate defilement, rape, and other sexual offenses “
