Man arrested over alleged rape of in-law in Kwara

Men of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a 51-year-old man, Idowu Mahmud, for allegedly raping his wife’s 14-year-old cousin in the Gbaagba area along Airport Road in Ilorin West LGA. The NSCDC spokesperson in the state, Ayoola Michael, said the complainant (name withheld) reported that […]

Men of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested a 51-year-old man, Idowu Mahmud, for allegedly raping his wife’s 14-year-old cousin in the Gbaagba area along Airport Road in Ilorin West LGA.

The NSCDC spokesperson in the state, Ayoola Michael, said the complainant (name withheld) reported that the suspect started sexually assaulting her in November, 2023.

He further said, “The victim, who is a cousin to the suspect’s wife, has been residing with the couple since the age of 11. She said the assault particularly took place on Sundays when there were no other occupants at home.

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“She said the suspect threatened to harm her if she ever disclosed the illicit relationship to anyone,” and that upon interrogation the suspect confessed to the crime and would be charged to court.