The incident was discovered when Alaba heard her child crying and quickly went to investigate, only to find her daughter emerging from the suspect’s room in evident distress.
On Sunday, the Ogun State Police Command announced that it had taken into custody Muniru Haruna, who is 25 years old, for allegedly defiling a three-year-old youngster in Orile-Ilugun, which is located in the Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State. The name of the individual has been concealed.
This was announced in a statement that was made accessible to journalists on Sunday. The statement was issued by CSP Omolola Odutola, who is the spokesperson for the state police command.
It was claimed that the mother of the victim, Alaba Abdullahi, who was twenty years old at the time, had informed the authorities about the unsettling incident at approximately eleven in the morning on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
“Alaba reported that Muniru Haruna, a 25-year-old man residing in the same area, allegedly committed the act while the victim was playing nearby,” Odutola added. “The victim was playing on the ground nearby.”
“The incident was discovered when Alaba heard her child crying and quickly went to investigate, only to find her daughter emerging from the suspect’s room in evident distress.
“Upon further examination, it was revealed that the victim had difficulty walking and exhibited signs of physical trauma.
“Alaba immediately sought assistance, and both the victim and the suspect were transported to General Hospital Odeda for a medical examination and necessary treatment. Medical forms were issued, and the police await the doctor’s results.
“The suspect has been taken into custody and has denied the allegations against him.”
Upon completion of the preliminary investigation, she stated that the case would be sent to the State Criminal Investigation Division Eleweran. She also mentioned that the matter has been referred to the division criminal branch for investigation.
Odutola stated that the state police command takes the allegation very seriously and is committed to ensuring that justice is served to the victim. He also stated that the command continues to place a high priority on the safety and well-being of the community, particularly children.
Any anybody who may have additional information regarding this occurrence is strongly encouraged to come forward and provide assistance to police enforcement.