The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
The command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Friday, said the suspect, a resident of Ilesa West Local Government Area, was arrested after the victim’s mother reported the incident at Ilesa Police Divisional headquarters.
According to him, “The Police Command in Osun State wishes to inform the general public that following a complaint on 16th November, 2025, a case of defilement was reported at ‘C’ Divisional Headquarters Ilesa area against a 50-year-old man.
“The report was lodged by the mother of the 12-year-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 that 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.
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