A 20-year-old man, Akeem Sumonu, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl in the Olodo Community of Odeda Local Government Area.
The arrest was made on Tuesday by police operatives stationed at the community security post. The victim’s mother reported the incident to the police, stating that Sumonu had violently assaulted her daughter in October 2024 and threatened her to keep quiet.
The victim, fearing the suspect, initially concealed the incident. However, her mother noticed unusual changes in her behavior and injuries, prompting the victim to reveal the assault. The medical report confirmed the victim was eight weeks pregnant, suspected to be a result of the rape.
The suspect has confessed to the crime and is currently detained. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
This incident follows a similar case in March 2024 where a pastor, Adeleye Dada, was accused of raping and impregnating the teenage daughter of a church member.