The Oyo State Police Command have arrested an 18-year-old man identified as one Basit Tijani of Ilero, in connection with a case of defilement involving a 17-year-old female.
Preliminary investigations by the police reveals that the suspect allegedly lured the victim into his room and unlawfully had carnal knowledge of her without her consent. The incident was promptly reported to the Police, thereby enabling swift intervention.
‘’Upon receipt of the report, Operatives of the Ilero Division immediately mobilized to the scene, secured the area, rescued the victim, and ensured her evacuation to a medical facility where she received comprehensive medical examination and socio-psychological support in line with established protocols for handling sexual offences.
Consequent upon the swift response, the suspect was apprehended without delay and has since confessed to the crime while cooperating with ongoing investigations.” a statement from the command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said
Olayinka added that to ensure thoroughness and professional handling of the matter, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, CP Femi Haruna, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Gender Desk for discreet and comprehensive investigation. He further ordered that upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect be charged to court accordingly.
