Police arrest man in Oyo over alleged defilement and murder cases
Three separate incidents have prompted investigations by the Oyo State Police Command. Ayanlade Olayinka, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest of a 35-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Ibadan. The command is also probing a suspected murder case and the death of a motorcyclist at a checkpoint. Abimbola Olugbenga, the Commissioner of Police, emphasized the commitment to thorough investigations and justice.
What happened
- Abule, a 35-year-old man, was arrested for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in the Araromi area of Molete, Ibadan.
- The girl was reportedly lured into an uncompleted building while collecting payment for snacks she sold.
- The case was transferred to the Gender Department for further investigation, as directed by Abimbola Olugbenga.
- In a separate case, Basiru Rasheed Orelope is under investigation after allegedly bringing the lifeless body of Rukayat Rafiu to a residence, with no visible marks of violence found.
- The police also confirmed the death of 25-year-old Umar Yahúza in a lone accident at a Border Patrol checkpoint, leading to the detention of two officers and ongoing investigation.
