Man Arrested for Allegedly Defiling Minor in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as Otaru Jonathan, over alleged defiling a 14-year-old girl in the State. The incident reportedly happened in Afokoella axis of Okpella community Etsako East Local Government of Edo State. The State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, said the operatives of the Okpella Police Division […]
In Edo State, a 26-year-old man, Otaru Jonathan, has been apprehended for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl, according to the Edo State Police Command. The alleged incident occurred in the Afokoella axis of the Okpella community, located within Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The Okpella Police Division received a report about the alleged defilement of the minor. During a preliminary investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had taken the victim on a motorcycle ride to an uncompleted building in the Afokpella axis of the community, where he allegedly performed an unlawful sexual act with her. Following the act, the suspect reportedly gave the minor ₦2,000 to prevent her from reporting the incident.
The victim was immediately taken to the hospital for medical examination and care. Otaru Jonathan was subsequently arrested and is currently in custody. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect is expected to be brought before a court for arraignment.
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