Police detain man for allegedly defiling neighbour’s child in Ibadan
A 27-year-old man, Olaitan Oloyede, has been arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s minor in the Oke-Alaro area of Ibadan. According to the police, the incident was reported after the eight-year-old victim informed her father about her ordeal. The suspect is currently in custody and cooperating with the investigation. The police have reiterated their commitment to tackling sexual and gender-based violence in the state.
What happened
- Olaitan Oloyede was arrested by the Oyo State Police Command for allegedly sexually violating his eight-year-old neighbour in Oke-Alaro, Ibadan.
- The incident reportedly occurred sometime in October 2025.
- The victim was taken to a hospital for medical examination, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- The state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, ordered the case to be transferred to the State CID Gender Desk for further investigation.
- The police urged the public to report any suspected abuse and reaffirmed their dedication to protecting vulnerable persons.
