Ogun State Police arrest 55-year-old man for alleged rape of 13-year-old girl

A 55-year-old man, Hassan Wasiu, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly sexually assaulting his neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter.

The incident occurred on August 26, 2024, at Wasiu’s apartment on Falowo Street, Makun, in the Sagamu area of the state.

According to Omolola Odutola, the police spokesperson, the survivor’s grandfather, Bimbo Ojo, reported the incident to the Sagamu Police Division after discovering his granddaughter bleeding profusely. The survivor alleged that Wasiu lured her into his room and defiled her.

Despite Wasiu’s denial of any sexual contact with the survivor, he has been detained pending further investigation. The survivor is currently receiving medical attention at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital.”

“The grandfather reported the incident on September 2, 2024. It is alleged that the suspect lured the minor to his room on August 26, 2024, with the intention of sexual assault, resulting in the minor bleeding profusely,” she stated.

“When the matter was reported, our team quickly took action and apprehended the suspect. Although he has denied the allegations, the investigation is ongoing. The case will soon be transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department.”