The operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC ) in Kwara State have arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 12- year old girl in Offa, Offa local government area of the state.
The suspects are Adeleke Oke ,81, Sikiru Lawal,37, and Moshood Ayinde ,37. LEADERSHIP Friday gathered that the suspects were arrested on Sunday, September 1, 2024 following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the NSCDC office in Offa.
The spokesman of the NSCDC in the state, Ayoola Michael, who confirmed the development and the arrest of the suspects in a statement yesterday, said the case has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the command for further investigation.
He added:” Preliminary investigation revealed that the three suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor on different occasions and threatened her not to open up to anyone about the illicit acts.
“Furthermore, a detailed medical examination confirmed that the victim’s hymen was ruptured and provided clear evidence of repeated sexual penetration.
“The suspects confessed to the crime and will be charged to court for onward prosecution.”
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