The Ogun State Police Command has arrested one Abdulmalik Sanni for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area.
CSP Omolola Odutola, the state command’s spokesperson, stated in a statement on Tuesday that Sanni committed the offence on February 28, 2025.
Odutola stated that the victim, with her father, made a report to the police on Sunday.
“On March 2, 2025, at approximately 6:40 pm, a 16-year-old girl, accompanied by her father visited the police station to report an incident.
“According to the victim, on February 28, 2025, Abdulmalik Sanni bought her Indomie noodles, and after consuming them, she fell asleep in his room. While she was asleep, Sanni allegedly had sexual intercourse with her without her consent and when she woke up, she found herself naked.”
Odutola revealed that after the arrest, the suspect confessed to the crime, claiming that the 16-year-old victim was his girlfriend.
“Upon receipt of the report, a team of investigators was promptly assigned to the case. Statements were obtained from both the complainant and the suspect. Notably, the suspect provided a confessional statement, alleging that the victim is his girlfriend.”
“The investigation is currently ongoing. Following the preliminary investigation, the suspect will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for further investigation”, she stated.
