The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 71-year-old landlord, Adesina, for allegedly defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old tenant at his residence on Akegbeyale Street, Ifesowapo Akute, Ifo Local Government Area.
According to The PUNCH, the suspect was caught in the act on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at around 10:15 pm in the house bathroom.
The minor had gone to take a shower when the landlord allegedly gained entry into the bathroom and began having sexual intercourse with her.
The incident was discovered by other tenants and community members, who raised the alarm and alerted the police.
The suspect was subsequently arrested by the Ajuwon Police Division.
A police source revealed that the minor was taken to the hospital for medical examination, which confirmed that she was about six weeks pregnant.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
The Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect has been detained and will be grilled alongside other parties involved.
“The landlord has been arrested and detained. The father reported that he was caught defiling his 14-year-old daughter in their bathroom in the morning. The teenager was taken to Tamara Hospital in Akute for a medical examination.
“However, the medical report further showed that that wasn’t a first-time act because the test showed that the teenager was already six weeks pregnant. The state CID in Eleweran will soon take up the matter for further investigation,” Odutola stated.
This incident comes just months after a 76-year-old man, David Ogunsanwo, was arrested for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl in the Abeokuta area, who was also found to be five months pregnant.
The Ogun State Police Command has vowed to take swift action against the suspect and ensure justice is served.
The incident has sparked outrage and concern among residents, who are calling for greater vigilance and protection for minors.
