A gunman named Jelili Ogunbunmi has been arrested by police operatives for allegedly raping an 18-year-old girl in Osun State.
It was learnt that the incident took place last Thursday at Adewumi village, near Olode in the Ife South Local Government area.
According to a source in the community who spoke with OSUN DEFENDER under the condition of anonymity, the incident occurred around 8 pm when the victim, Blessing, went to buy a soft drink with her boyfriend, identified as Daniel.
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The source said: “While Daniel and his girlfriend were returning, Ogunbunmi who was armed with a gun waylaid them and threatened to kill them but Daniel ran for safety, leaving his girlfriend with the suspect.
“Then, the gunman dragged Blessing into the bush to rape her and he threatened to kill her if she resisted. Meanwhile, he has been arrested because Daniel reported the matter to the police.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola while confirming the incident said, “Ogunbunmi has been arrested and a dane gun used to perpetrate the act was recovered. The matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department.”
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