Ondo police arrest suspect in alleged rape of 10-year-old girl
Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Ondo State command have arrested a 45-year-old man identified as Ojo Akerele, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in Owani, Idoani area of Ose Local Government Area of the state.
Ojo was said to have lured the girl to an uncompleted building where he forcefully had carnal knowledge of the innocent girl.
It was also gathered that after defiling her, the man gave the girl N100.
Parading the suspect before journalists in Akure, the state capital, the spokesperson of the command, Funmilayo Odunlami Omisanya said: “A case of defilement was reported against one Ojo Akerele ‘m’ Age 45years.
“The victim (Names withheld) Aged 10, was lured to an uncompleted building by the suspect where he had carnal knowledge of her, after which he gave her One Hundred Naira (₦100.00).
“The suspect claimed that the girl usually comes with her friend to collect hundred naira (₦100.00) from him daily and that while she was asking for the money he drew her closer and made out with her.’’
Odunlami said the suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed.
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