Nigerian arrested in Canada over alleged sexual assault

On Wednesday, the Toronto Police Service announced the arrest of 28-year-old Nigerian man, Adebayo Maoli, in connection with two sexual assault allegations and two counts of committing an indecent act. The incidents reportedly took place on the Toronto subway system.

According to the police statement, the first incident occurred at King Station on September 1, 2026, around 3pm. Maoli allegedly exposed himself to two passengers, who subsequently activated the train's emergency alarm, causing him to depart the vehicle. The second incident allegedly took place at College Station on October 3, 2026, around 12:10am. Maoli followed a passenger who had disembarked from a subway train, exposing himself to them. The victim confronted the suspect, leading him to flee the scene.

Maoli, who is a resident of Toronto, has been charged with one count of sexual assault and two counts of committing an indecent act. The police stated that Maoli is scheduled to appear before the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:30am. They added that there may be additional victims and released an image of the suspect, urging members of the public with pertinent information to come forward.