Man Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Abusing 11-Year-Old Cousin

 The Police command in Ogun State on Sunday said it has arrested a 35-year-old man, Idowu Shittu, for allegedly defiling his wife’s cousin at the Hallelujah area in Ifo.

Ota, Ogun State In a shocking incident of child abuse, a man has been apprehended by the police following a report made by his wife. The Police Spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen in Ota, Ogun. According to Oyeyemi, the suspect was accused of forcefully engaging in sexual acts with his 11-year-old cousin, whose identity has been withheld, over the past three years. The arrest was made after the wife reported the incident to the Ifo Divisional Headquarter. She expressed her concern for her young cousin, who had been living with them since the tragic loss of her mother. The wife revealed that the little girl had endured the abuse because she had nowhere else to go if her aunt's husband decided to send her away. The victim finally summoned the courage to confide in her cousin about the unbearable situation she had been subjected to. Disturbingly, she stated that her aunt's husband would often threaten her whenever he desired to exploit her. Acting swiftly upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), CSP Kehinde Kuranga, dispatched a team of detectives to the scene, resulting in the immediate arrest of the suspect. During interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime but pleaded for forgiveness from the traumatized young girl. In response to the disturbing revelation, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, has ordered that the victim receives immediate medical attention at a local hospital. Furthermore, Bankole directed the swift transfer of the suspect to the anti-human trafficking and child labor unit of the state criminal investigation and intelligence department for further investigation and diligent prosecution. This distressing case serves as a reminder of the importance of reporting such incidents promptly and taking immediate action to protect the vulnerable. The authorities are determined to ensure that justice is served, and that the young victim receives the necessary support and care to begin the healing process. The police urge anyone with similar information or experiences to come forward and report any form of child abuse or exploitation. Together, we can create a safer environment for our children and prevent further incidents of this nature from occurring.