Young Man Rapes Old Woman in Ogun …Police Arrest Suspect

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The police in Ogun have held a 40-year-old man who allegedly raped a 60-year-old woman in the state.
The suspect who was identified as Adesina Adebowale allegedly forcefully had unlawful carnal knowledge of the unidentified woman on June 20.

According to a statement from Ogun State police spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at Idanyin divisional headquarters by the victim’s son who came with his mother to the station and reported that at about 4p.m. of the said day, while his 60-year-old mother was in her apartment, the suspect broke into the apartment, and had sex with her forcefully. 

Oyeyemi stated: “Upon the report, the DPO Idanyin Division, CSP Olayinka Kuye, detailed his detectives to go after the suspect. He was subsequently traced and apprehended, while the victim was quickly taken to hospital for medical treatment. 

“The suspect has made a confessional statement that he committed the crime. 

“Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, cp Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to state criminal investigation and intelligence department, for further investigation and diligent prosecution.”