The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, has arrested a 39-year-old man, Segun Oni, for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
The command’s spokesperson, Babawale Afolabi, stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Ilorin.
He said that the case was reported at the Igbaja Divisional Office of the command on June 14, 2021 by the victim’s grand-father.
Afolabi said that the victim’s grand-father caught the suspect in the act of having carnal knowledge of his 12 -year-old grand daughter under a mango tree.
He added that after a thorough investigation, it was discovered that the victim was suffering from congenital mental deficiency which impaired her communication and social skills, therefore, hardly talks to people.
“In addition, a medical report obtained from a hospital in ijagbo showed penetration and bruises in the victim’s private area.
“The suspect confessed that on several occasions, he had lured the young girl with gifts to isolated areas to take advantage of her,” Afolabi said.
The spokesperson said that the suspect would be charged to court after investigation had been completed.
