Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Police in Lagos has arrested a man who allegedly raped a girl aged 8.
According to the Police, On 09/04/2020 at about 0800hrs a man (name withheld) ‘m’ of Gegenla Area, Agunfoye, Ikorodu reported at Ikorodu Police Station that when he returned home he met his 8 years old daughter (name withheld) in pains, complaining of discomfort and stomach aches.
“The father left the girl with her two brothers ages 10 and 12 as their parents are separated and living apart.
“On inquiry, she told her father that on 31/03/2020, one Adetayo Razaq ‘m’ 28 years old of Alladi Ijelu Street, Agunfoye, Ikorodu gave her biscuits and took her to his room where he had carnal knowledge of her.”
Police said the survivor was taken to hospital for treatment and forensic examination. The suspect, a tiller and father of two, was arrested by detectives from the Juvenile Welfare Centre, Ikorodu Police Station.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be transferred to Gender Unit, Command Headquarters Ikeja for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.
Also, the Police said two teenagers allegedly drowned while swimming in community beach
“On 11/04/2020 at about 1500hrs, Police received a distress call that one Dare ‘m’ 16 years old and Fawas ‘m’ 15 years old, both residents of Epelemeje Orofun community, Akodo, Ibeju-lekki, allegedly got drowned while playing in the community beach.
The Command has deployed its Marine Police Team to the area on search and rescue operations.
The Command advised parents to monitor their children and ensure that they remain at home during this lockdown period.” the Command said in a statement.