The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken three suspects into custody for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state.
News About Nigeria reports that this is contained in a statement issued in Ilorin, the state capital, by Ayoola Michael Shola, the spokesman of the command, on Thursday.
In the statement, the spokesperson identified the suspects as Adeleke Oke ‘M’ (81), Sikiru Lawal ‘M’ (37) and Moshood Suleiman Ayinde ‘M’ (37).
He said that the suspects were apprehended on Sunday, 01/09/2024, following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the NSCDC Offa Division.
The statement said that the case was transferred to the Gender Unit of the command for further investigation.
According to the statement, “preliminary investigation revealed that the three suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor on different occasions and threatened her not to open up to anyone about the illicit acts.”
“A detailed medical examination confirmed that the victim’s hymen was ruptured and provided clear evidence of repeated sexual penetration.
“The suspects confessed to the crime and will be charged to court for onward prosecution,” the statement added.
The State Commandant, Dr. Umar Mohammed, condemned the despicable act.
However, he urged the good people of the state to partner with the command in its efforts to combat defilement, rape, and other sexual offences.
In July, the command arrested three persons for alleged theft and fraud.
Detectives from the tracking unit arrested Ibrahim Wasiu, aged 31, in the Eyenkorin area of Ilorin.
