The
Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year old man, Toyin Sodimu, for
allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter in Temidire community of Oke Apo,
Akomoje, Abeokuta.
The
state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement that
the teenager reported the incident to the Adatan Police Division after her
father raped her about 2am last Saturday.
Adejobi,
a Deputy Superintendent of Police, said following Sodimu’s arrest, the 16-year
old girl had been taken to the hospital by the police for medical examination
and treatment.
He
added that the state Commissioner of Police, Ikemefuna Okoye, had ordered an
investigation into the incident and vowed that the suspect would be prosecuted
to serve as deterrent to others.
The
statement read in part, “The policemen attached to Adatan Divisional
Headquarters in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have arrested one Toyin Sodimu in
Temidire community of Oke Apo, Akomoje Abeokuta after he raped his own
daughter, aged 16 year on Saturday.
“The
lady went to report the ugly incident to the police in Adatan division after
her father had forcefully had a carnal knowledge of her in her room at about
0200hrs on Saturday.
“The
victim has been taken to the Abeokuta General Hospital by the police for
examination and treatment.
“The
Commissioner of police Ogun State, Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered full scale
investigation into the horrible incident and vowed to make the suspect face the
wrath of the law to serve as deterrent to other cruel and devilish fathers
who may want to venture into raping their daughters in the state.
“Okoye
has also appealed to parents particularly mothers to keep watch on their
children and avoid collapse of marriages which is perceived to be a
catalyst to cases like this.
“He
urges other rape victims to always emulate this victim’s bravery to report any
rape case which will help the police tackle rape and related offences in the
state”
Adejobi
said the police command would partner with the state’s Ministry of Women
Affairs and Social Development to find a lasting solution to the menace.
Source: Punch
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