Man arrested for allegedly defiling 13-year-old step-daughter in Ogun State
The Police Command in Ogun State has arrested a 40-year-old man, Taofeek Sulaiman, for allegedly defiling his 13-year-old step-daughter.
Abimbola Oyeyemi, spokesman for the command,, who confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday in Ota.
According to the police spokesman, the victim’s mother reported the matter at the Owode Yewa Divisional Headquarters.
He said: “The mother reported that she got married to the suspect after the demise of her husband who happened to be the father of the victim.
“She stated further that her daughter informed her that the suspect who is now her husband has been having sex with her since October 14 and that the suspect has been threatening to kill her if she reports to anyone.
“After receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Owode Yewa division, Muhammed Baba, quickly detailed his detectives to the scene where the randy stepfather was promptly arrested.
“On interrogation, the suspect confessed to the commission of the crime, but blamed it all on devil’s handwork.”
Oyeyemi said the victim had been taken by the police to Idiroko General Hospital for medical attention.
