The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun, Adijat Adeleye, confirmed the arrest on Saturday
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun, Adijat Adeleye, who confirmed the arrest told newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday, November 19, 2023, that the septuagenarian would be arraigned to get justice for the victim.
“The arrest of the aged culprit was facilitated by the Community Development Initiatives located at Ajisebutu House, Oba Adenaiya Street, Itamarun in Ijebu Imusin, led by the Executive Director, Igbodipe Olumide Fidelis. Upon findings, it was discovered that the young girl, whose identity is undisclosed, was already 5 months pregnant,” she said.
She expressed worries about the increasing rate of s3xual abuse in the country and appealed to victims to always speak up.