Crime
Oyo Police arrest man for defiling eight-year-old girl
Oyo Police arrest Olaitan Oloyede for defiling an eight-year-old girl; victim receiving medical care while investigation continues at CID Gender Desk
The Oyo State Police Command has arrested 27-year-old Olaitan Oloyede over allegations of defiling his neighbour, an eight-year-old girl, in the Oke-Alaro area of Ibadan.
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The incident reportedly occurred in October 2025, when the victim informed her father that she was experiencing pain and had been sexually violated.
The Oke-Alaro Police Division promptly launched an investigation following the report.
“Detectives, led by the Divisional Police Officer, took the victim to a hospital for medical examination, treatment, and rehabilitation, where she is currently receiving care and support,” the command said.
The suspect was arrested, placed in lawful custody, and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
State Commissioner of Police Femi Haruna condemned the offence and commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, for his guidance in enhancing intelligence-led policing and the protection of vulnerable persons.
CP Haruna directed that the case be transferred to the State CID Gender Desk to ensure a thorough and discreet investigation.
The command reiterated its zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, particularly against children, and urged the public to report any suspected abuse promptly.
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The arrest comes less than a week after another man was apprehended in connection with a similar offence involving a 17-year-old girl, which the police described as part of ongoing efforts to protect residents and deliver justice for victims.
Police dismiss officers Anthony Obodo case has been confirmed as the Rivers State Police Command dismissed three of its officers linked to the killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo.
The State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, disclosed this on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while parading the three officers before journalists in Port Harcourt.
According to the command, the officers were linked to the incident that occurred last Thursday along Ada George in Port Harcourt, where Obodo was shot dead.
A member of the team, an inspector who fled after the shooting, has been declared a deserter.
CP Adepoju stated that the three arrested officers were subjected to an orderly room trial. Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of their culpability, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court.
“I am here to provide updates on some serious incidents recently recorded in the state, including the investigation into the death of one Anthony A. Obodo… Following the conclusion of the investigation and the establishment of the culpability of the officers involved… the officers being paraded today have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and will be charged to court,” Adepoju said.
The commissioner noted that he understood the concerns of Obodo’s family and members of the public, adding that the Command has taken appropriate disciplinary action against the police personnel involved.
Obodo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt who was reportedly awaiting his NYSC call-up letter, was shot during a police pursuit.
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