Operatives from the Ogun State Police Command have apprehended a man named Abdulmalik Sanni for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl in Igbesa, located in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state.
The arrest occurred after the victim, accompanied by her father, reported the incident to the police on Sunday. The girl recounted that Sanni had offered her Indomie noodles, and after eating, she fell asleep in his room. She stated that while she was unconscious, Sanni allegedly took advantage of her without her consent. Upon waking, she discovered that she was naked.
On Wednesday, police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the details of the case, stating that Sanni was taken into custody and, during questioning, admitted to the crime, claiming that the victim was his girlfriend.
Odutola elaborated, “On March 2, 2025, at around 6:40 PM, a 16-year-old girl, along with her father, came to the police station to report the incident. The victim explained that on February 28, 2025, Abdulmalik Sanni had given her Indomie noodles, and after eating, she fell asleep in his room. While she was asleep, Sanni allegedly took carnal knowledge of her without her consent, and when she awoke, she found herself naked.”
Following the report, a team of investigators was assigned to the case. They collected statements from both the victim and the suspect. Notably, the suspect provided a confession, asserting that the victim was his girlfriend.
The police spokesperson indicated that the investigation is ongoing to gather all relevant details regarding the incident. The suspect is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran for further inquiry and potential prosecution.
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