A 30-year-old actor identified only as Praise has been arrested by the Ogun State Police for allegedly abducting and defiling a minor.
The young girl who lives with her grandparents was reported missing from home on April 27, 2024 and when she was found, she needed medical attention for bleeding from her private part.
Ogun State police spokesperson SP Omolola Odutola, said in a statement made available to the media Thursday.
“The Divisional Police Officer of Mowe Division has arrested one actor, Praise, a 30 year old “m” for alleged defilement of a 14-year-old “f”.
“The arrest came following a report on the 1st of May at about 1405 hours from the grandparents of the teenager that their granddaughter had been missing since the 27th of April 2024.
“The grandparents of the abducted teenager also alleged the suspect of having unlawful carnal knowledge of their granddaughter, who, under careful observation, was discovered to have been bleeding profusely.
“Medical forms have been issued for examination and treatment in a government hospital for more credible evidence.
‘A preliminary investigation was reported to have commenced at the Mowe Divisional Headquarters; however, the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for “discreet investigation.”
“No child in Ogun State should be subjected to such inhumane treatment, sexual assault, and sexual abuse,” Odutola added.
