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Police hunt suspect accused of sodomising Ogun teenager

The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man accused of sexual assault after allegedly sodomising a 17-year-old boy. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-hunt-suspect-accused-of-sodomising-ogun-teenager/

Police hunt suspect accused of sodomising Ogun teenager

The Ogun State Police Command has launched a search for a man named Kola in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 17-year-old boy. According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babasiyi, the incident was reported to the Adigbe Police Division on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at around 5 pm.

The teenager, accompanied by his parents, made the allegations. Kola is accused of assaulting the teenager on three separate occasions in January 2026 and threatening him into silence. Following the report, the teenager was taken to a hospital for medical examination, and detectives began their investigation. The suspect is currently at large, and the police have directed detectives to intensify their efforts to locate and arrest him.

The police command is handling the allegation with urgency and sensitivity, assuring the public of their commitment to protecting children and vulnerable persons. The police urge members of the public with any relevant information to come forward and assist with the investigation.

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