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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a popular Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James otherwise known as Baba Ijesha, for alleged defilement.
Police said the case of defilement involving a seven-year old girl was reported against the actor on 19th April, 2021 by Princess Adekola Adekanya.
Spokesman for the command, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement: “The case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya ‘f’ at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation.”
“Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was 7 year old. The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.
“The Commissioner of Police,Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for proper investigation as he promised to do justice in the matter,” Adejobi added.
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