Actor arrested for alleged abduction, defilement of minor
By Uzair Adam Imam
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old actor, identified as Praise, over accusations of abducting and defiling a 14-year-old girl in the Mowe area of the state.
Omolola Odutola, the command’s Public Relations Officer, affirmed the arrest in a statement released to the press in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
According to Odutola, the arrest followed a report filed by the teenager’s grandparents, who stated that their granddaughter had gone missing since April 27, 2024.
“The Divisional Police Officer of Mowe Division apprehended one actor, Praise, a 30-year-old male, on allegations of defiling a 14-year-old female,” the statement disclosed.
It continued, “The arrest came after a report on May 1, around 2:05 PM, from the grandparents of the teenager, who reported that their granddaughter had been missing since April 27, 2024.”
The grandparents claimed that the suspect had sexually assaulted their granddaughter, leading to severe bleeding upon her discovery.
Furthermore, the statement mentioned that medical examinations have been initiated, with forms issued for examination and treatment at a government hospital to gather more credible evidence.
While a preliminary investigation has commenced at the Mowe Divisional Headquarters, the case is slated for transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.
Odutola noted, “No child in Ogun State should endure such inhumane treatment, sexual assault, and abuse.”