ONDO TRADITIONAL RULER ARRESTED FOR SERIALLY RAPING A 12-YR OLD GIRL AFTER ABDUCTING HER FOR TWO WEEKS

Police at the Ondo Area Command of Nigeria Police has arrested a traditional ruler (Baale) in Laaagba community, Ondo East Local Government area of Ondo State for allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl.

According to a source closed to the police at the Ondo Area Command, the traditional ruler whose name was given as Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo, was said to have lured the girl into his house in the community and harboured her in the house for two weeks where he sexually harassed the teenager.

Recounting her ordeal, the twelve years old girl who is currently recuperating in an undisclosed health facility in Ondo town, said she was lured to the house of the monarch by a commercial motorcycle rider in the community.

‘The Baale kept me in his house for two weeks and feed me with pap, while he assaulted me sexually on daily basis.

“My parents became worried about my whereabouts and eventually raised an alarm, declaring me missing. After two weeks, the Baale took me on a motorcycle and dumped me at a location in Akure, the Ondo State capital,” the victim narrated.

The Area Commander of the Ondo Area Command of the Nigeria Police, Mr. T. Y. Pickson, confirmed the incident and the transfer of the case to the State Police Command in Akure for further investigation.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Ayanlade Olayinka Olushola, also confirmed the arrest of the suspect, stating that the case has been transferred to the State Police Headquarters, where a thorough investigation is ongoing. The Hope

……NAWOJ Demands Justice for Alleged Sexual Abuse of 12-Year-Old Girl in Ondo State

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Ondo State Chapter, has condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl by a monarch in Laaagba community, Ondo East Local Government Area. The traditional ruler, Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo, was accused of luring the girl into his house and sexually harassing her for two weeks.

NAWOJ has urged the Ondo State Government and security agencies to ensure the suspect faces the full weight of the law.

The association demands transparency and accountability in the investigation and prosecution of the case, and stands with the victim and her family, urging them to cooperate fully with the authorities.

NAWOJ has also called on parents, guardians, and communities to be vigilant in protecting children from abuse and exploitation.

The Association emphasizes the need for the government to strengthen laws and policies that safeguard children’s rights and hold perpetrators accountable.

The association’s demands for justice and accountability in this case highlight the need for a swift and decisive response to protect the rights and dignity of the child.