{
  "id": 6456769,
  "title": "Ogun CP orders manhunt following sexual molestation of 17-year-old boy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ogun-cp-orders-manhunt-following-sexual-molestation-of-17-year-old-boy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T18:14:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/ogun-cp-orders-manhunt-following-sexual-molestation-of-17-year-old-boy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, has issued an urgent directive for a manhunt following allegations of sexual molestation against a 17-year-old boy. According to reports, the victim's parents formally reported the incident to the Adigbe Police Division on Tuesday. The teenager stated that Mr Kola had sexually assaulted him on three separate occasions in January 2026 and threatened him into remaining silent about the abuse. Upon receiving the report, police officers took the victim to a hospital in the Adigbe area for a medical examination, while detectives began their investigation. The police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the matter was only brought to the police's attention after the parent's report on Tuesday. He emphasized that Kola is currently at large and that the command has ordered detectives to prioritize locating and apprehending him. Babaseyi assured the public that the allegation is being handled with urgency, professionalism, and sensitivity, and affirmed the police's commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable individuals.",
  "summary": "The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, on Wednesday, ordered an immediate manhunt for one Mr Kola, following an allegation of sexual molestation involving a 17-year-old boy. DAILY POST learnt that the victim’s parent formally reported the incident at the Adigbe Police Division, on Tuesday. The teenage boy, who was accompanied by his parents, alleged […] Ogun CP orders manhunt…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Police hunt man over molestation of teenage boy in Ogun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/police-hunt-man-over-molestation-of-teenage-boy-in-ogun",
        "published": "2026-09-09T18:42:12.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}