An 81-year-old man identified as Adeleke Oke and two others have been arrested by the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Offa.
Arrested along with Adeleke over the alleged sexual offence were Sikiru Lawal (37) and Moshood Ayinde (37).
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC in the state, Ayoola Michael, on Thursday, said the suspects were arrested on Sunday, following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the Offa Division of the agency.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the case was later transferred to the Gender Unit of the command for further investigation.
According to the NSCDC PRO, “A preliminary investigation revealed that the three suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor on different occasions and threatened her not to open up to anyone about the illicit acts.
“Furthermore, a detailed medical examination confirmed that the victim’s hymen was ruptured and provided clear evidence of repeated sexual penetration.
“The suspects confessed to the crime and will be charged to court for onward prosecution.
The state commandant of the NSCDC, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, vehemently condemned the despicable act, urging the good people of the state to partner the corps in its efforts to combat defilement, rape, and other sexual offences.
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