Suspected Rape of Minor: Police make arrest in Oyo
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Police said preliminary findings showed that the suspect allegedly assaulted the minor after giving her an intoxicating drink. The suspect was arrested and has reportedly confessed to the offence.
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man over the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl.
The incident was reported on 25 December at the Alakia Adelubi Police Division, according to a statement issued on 30 December by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka.
Police said preliminary findings showed that the suspect allegedly assaulted the minor after giving her an intoxicating drink. The suspect was arrested and has reportedly confessed to the offence.
The victim was taken to hospital for medical examination, while the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The Commissioner of Police warned that the Command would not tolerate violence against women and assured that the suspect would be charged to court once investigations are concluded. Residents were urged to continue sharing credible information to aid crime prevention.
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