Police arrest technician in Ogun over alleged rape of minor
A generator technician, Yusuf Adebayo, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl in Ijebu-Ode. The incident was discovered after the victim’s aunt, Odunayo, noticed a suspicious stain on the girl’s underwear and later received a call from the girl’s mother, Toyin, about the alleged assault. Both Toyin and Odunayo reported facing threats from members of a group called Regberegbe, urging them to drop the case. The police have confirmed the arrest and ongoing investigation.
What happened
- Yusuf Adebayo was arrested for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl in Ijebu-Ode.
- The victim’s aunt, Odunayo, noticed a stain on the girl’s underwear and later learned about the alleged rape from the girl’s mother, Toyin.
- Medical examination at a hospital confirmed the girl had been raped, following a police referral.
- Members of the Regberegbe group allegedly threatened Toyin and Odunayo to drop the case and mentioned taking traditional action.
- The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed the arrest and transfer of the suspect to the Gender and Domestic Violence Unit for further investigation.
