The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old actor, Praise, for allegedly abducting and defiling a 14-year-old girl.
The arrest was made on Wednesday, following a report by the girl’s grandparents that she had been missing since April 27, 2024.
According to the police, the grandparents alleged that the suspect had unlawful carnal knowledge of their granddaughter, who was found bleeding profusely. Medical forms have been issued for her examination and treatment at a government hospital to gather more evidence.
The statement partly read, “The Divisional Police Officer of Mowe Division has arrested one actor, Praise, a 30 year old “m” for alleged defilement of a 14-year-old “f”.
“The arrest came following a report on the 1st of May at about 1405 hours from the grandparents of the teenager that their granddaughter got missing since the 27th of April 2024.”
“The grandparents of the abducted teenager also alleged the suspect of having unlawful carnal knowledge of their granddaughter, who, under careful observation, was discovered to have been bleeding profusely.
“Medical forms have been issued for examination and treatment in a government hospital for more credible evidence.”
A preliminary investigation was reported to have commenced at the Mowe Divisional Headquarters; however, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for “discreet investigation.”
“No child in Ogun State should be subjected to such inhumane treatment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse,” Odutola added
