Osun Police Arrest 45-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Defilement of Girl

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Mukaila Adeyemo for allegedly defiling a young girl in Ikire, Irewole local area of the state.

According to the police, the suspect was a friend of the victim’s grandmother and frequently visited her home.

The police said the suspect allegedly lured the girl to his house in September, where he took her into his room and sexually assaulted her.

The incident reportedly occurred again on October 2, the victim’s birthday, when she visited the suspect at his workshop in the Ilupeju area of Ikire to give him biscuits.

The police said the suspect allegedly dragged the girl into a nearby bush and sexually assaulted her before fleeing after noticing that some people had seen them.

Commuters reportedly pursued the suspect, arrested him and handed him over to the police.

The command has urged parents and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities to the nearest police station.