The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Samuel Ani, for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 14-year-old girl in Sagamu community.
According to Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, the suspect was apprehended on Wednesday at about 2 pm while in the act with the minor.
“The father known only as Paul had approached the division to report the crime suspect committed against his daughter. The suspect allegedly defiled the minor and is also accused of impregnating her. The 28-year-old suspect had been arrested and detained by the command,” Odutola told our correspondent.
The police spokesperson further revealed that the survivor has been taken to a hospital for medical examination, adding that “The matter will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department once the preliminary investigation is completed.”
The police have assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the current case to ensure justice is served.
In Nigeria under the Child Rights Act and the Criminal Code Act, any person who engages in sexual intercourse with a child (defined as anyone under 18 years) is subject to life imprisonment upon conviction, regardless of whether the minor consented to the act
