Man Arrested For Defiling 12-Year-Old In Osun
The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man in Ilesa, Ilesa West Local Government Area for allegedly defiling a 12-year-old girl.
The command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, in a statement on Friday, said the suspect was arrested after the victim’s mother reported the incident at Ilesa Police Divisional headquarters.
“The Police Command in Osun State wishes to inform the general public that following a complaint on 16th November, 2025, a case of defilement was reported at ‘C’ Divisional Headquarters Ilesa area against a 50-year-old man.
“The report was lodged by the mother of the 12-year-old girl, who is the victim, as she discovered a whitish slimy substance on her daughter’s underwear while doing laundry.
“Upon questioning, the victim opened up that the suspect, who is their neighbour, had carnal knowledge of her,” the statement said.
The statement said that upon receipt of the report, the police immediately took the girl to an approved medical facility for medical examination.
“It was discovered that the girl has been sexually assaulted, including forceful penetration,” it said.
The statement said the case was subsequently referred to the family and gender unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department.
It stated that the victim had been taken to a succour centre for continued medical care, where she was confirmed to be malnourished from home.
The statement noted that, upon further investigation, it was discovered that the assault reported was not the first, as the suspect had been defiling the victim since July 2025.
It said the suspect exploited the vulnerable condition of the victim’s mother, who is a widow with no stable source of livelihood.
“The suspect reportedly gave the victim N200 after each act, for her to buy food.
“The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, condemns this disturbing act and all forms of child abuse, molestation and exploitation,” the statement said.
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