Man, 62, arrested over alleged defilement of 12-year-old girl

The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested a 62-year-old man for the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Akure, the state capital. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh. Jimoh said the case has been referred to the Gender-Based […]

The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested a 62-year-old man for the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Akure, the state capital.

This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh.

Jimoh said the case has been referred to the Gender-Based Offences Unit for discreet investigation. 

He explained that the incident was reported on March 3 by the victim’s mother, Mrs. Adebayo Sefunmi, a resident of Akure.

“Sefunmi reported that on February 28, 2026, at about 7pm at Ehin Ala, one Imeje Mathew, 62, allegedly defiled her 12-year-old daughter,” Jimoh said. (NAN)

“Preliminary investigation reveals that the suspect allegedly lured the minor into a nearby bush under the pretense of assisting her. After the minor visited his shop to charge her mother’s phone, he forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

“The minor is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital while the suspect remains in custody. Investigation is ongoing to ensure diligent prosecution.” (NAN)