The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Usman, for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Ijebu-Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, made this known in a statement issued on Monday in Akure, noting that the case was reported by the victim on March 29.
According to him, the suspect allegedly lured the victim into his employer’s office along Ijebu-Owo, where the incident occurred.
He added that the suspect reportedly threatened the girl in an attempt to prevent her from speaking out.
Jimoh explained that the victim reported the matter to the police, prompting swift intervention by operatives of the command.
He said the suspect was subsequently arrested and is currently in custody, adding that he has provided useful information to aid ongoing investigations by the Gender-Based Violence Unit.
The police spokesperson further disclosed that the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Owo, where she received medical care, while additional psychosocial support is being arranged to ensure her well-being.
He noted that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Jimoh added that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, has directed that the case be handled with diligence and urgency to ensure justice is served.
He reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling gender-based violence and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies.
