55-year-Old Man Nabbed For Impregnating Teenager

A 55-year-old man, Ademola Joshua, has been arrested by the police in Ondo State for an alleged case of incest and sexual abuse.

The police command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said the suspect allegedly impregnated a 15-year-old.

Jimoh said the incident was reported to the command on January 4 by one Adewale of Ilara-Mokin, that the suspect had been engaging in unlawful sexual activities with his sister‘s daughter.

According to Jimoh, the complainant said the act was uncovered following inquiries into the cause of the victim’s pregnancy.

“Upon receipt of this disturbing report, the case was immediately referred to the Gender-based Violence (GBV) unit of the command for discreet investigation.

“The suspect is currently in custody and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

“Meanwhile, the command reiterates its unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of women and children. It is also to ensure that perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence are made to face the full weight of the law without compromise,” he said.

Jimoh, however, said the arrest aligned with the policing vision of the inspector-general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, whose reform-driven leadership continued to strengthen gender-sensitive policing.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Jimoh also said the policing vision of the IGP was to promote accountability and enhance strategic responses to sexual and gender-based violence nationwide.

Jinoh added that the state command remained resolute in translating the IGP’s vision into visible actions which build public trust and enhance community safety.