A 45-year-old man, Ojo Akerele, has been apprehended in Idoani community, the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo state, for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Funmi Odunlami, confirmed this to newsmen in Akure, the state capital while parading the suspect.
The PPRO said, “A case of defilement was reported against one Ojo Akerele, 45, and he was subsequently arrested by security operatives.
According to Mrs Odunlami, the victim was lured to an uncompleted building by the suspect where he had carnal knowledge of her after giving her N100.
“The suspect claimed that the girl usually comes with her friend to collect N100 from him daily and that while she was asking for the money he drew her closer and had carnal knowledge of her,” the PPRO said.
She said the suspect would be charged to court on the conclusion of investigation.
