A NEIGHBOUR ARRESTED FOR DEFILEMENT OF A THREE-YEAR-OLD MINOR IN ODEDA

 

Odeda Division has reported a serious incident of defilement involving a minor. On March 1, 2025, at about 11:00 am, the local Police out station at Orile-Ilugun received a distress call from 20-year-old Alaba Abdullahi regarding her three-year-old daughter. 

Alaba reported that Muniru Haruna, a 25-year-old man residing in the same area, allegedly committed the act while the victim was playing nearby. The incident was discovered when Alaba heard her child crying and quickly went to investigate, only to find her daughter emerging from the suspect's room in evident distress.

Upon further examination, it was revealed that the victim had difficulty walking and exhibited signs of physical trauma. Alaba immediately sought assistance, and both the victim and the suspect were transported to General Hospital Odeda for a medical examination and necessary treatment. Medical forms were issued, and the police awaits doctor’s results .

The suspect has been taken into custody and has denied the allegations against him. The case was referred to Division Crime Branch for investigation and will be transferred to the State CID Eleweran upon completion of the preliminary inquiry.

We take these allegations very seriously and are committed to ensuring justice for the victim. The safety and well-being of our community, especially  children, remain top priority for Ogun State Police Command. 

We urge anyone with additional information regarding this incident to come forward and assist law enforcement.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

CSP Omolola Odutola anipr

Police Public Relations Officer

Ogun State Police Command