The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 22-year-old man accused of raping a 17-year-old girl after allegedly drugging her.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, made this known in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan.
According to him, the incident was reported at the Alakia Adelubi Police Division on Thursday, prompting an immediate investigation by officers.
“The victim was promptly taken to a hospital for medical examination, while the scene of the incident was visited, and the suspect was arrested and taken into custody,” he said.
Olayinka explained that initial findings showed the suspect allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor after giving her an intoxicating drink.
He added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Femi Haruna, has directed that the matter be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough and discreet investigation.
“The Commissioner of Police has warned that the Command will not tolerate any violent acts against women or offences targeted at women or any member of society,” Olayinka stated.
He assured residents that the Police Command remains resolute in protecting lives and property across the state, while also encouraging the public to continue sharing useful information that can assist security agencies in preventing and detecting crimes.
Olayinka further disclosed that the suspect has confessed to the offence and will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
