The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, has arrested three suspects for allegedly defiling a 12-year old girl in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesman of the command, Ayoola Michael Shola, in a statement in Ilorin on Thursday, identified the suspects as Adeleke Oke ‘M’ (81), Sikiru Lawal ‘M’ (37) and Moshood Suleiman Ayinde ‘M’ (37).
The suspects were apprehended on Sunday, 01/09/2024, following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the NSCDC Offa Division.
The case was transferred to the Gender Unit of the command for further investigation.
According to the statement, “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”.
“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,” the statement added.
The Sate Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, condemned the despicable act, urging the good people of the state to partner with the command in its efforts to combat defilement, rape and other sexual offenses.