A 49-year-old man, Azeez Lamide, has been arrested by operatives of the Ondo State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl.
Lamide, a resident of the Ogbagi-Akoko, in the northern senatorial dstrict of Ondo State was also accused of inducing abortion for the minor through the administration of drugs.
The victim was said to have revealed her ordeal to medical personnel at a health facility she was rushed to by the suspect, who claimed to be the father after she began bleeding profusely from her private part while attempting to defecate.
While confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Olayinka Ayanlade, stated that when Lamide discovered she was pregnant, he allegedly gave her drugs that led to the abortion.
He said: “She was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital in Ogbagi-Akoko, where medical personnel confirmed that she had recently undergone a drug-induced abortion.
“Upon interrogation, the victim revealed that the suspect had been sexually abusing her repeatedly.
“The victim has since been referred to the State Specialist Hospital for comprehensive medical care, while the suspect remains in police custody pending further investigation.
“Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc, mnips has since directed that the case be transferred to the Command’s Gender Unit for discreet and thorough investigation.”