The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara State has made an arrest in a disturbing case of rape. A 19-year-old boy named Jamiu Akande has been apprehended for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl in the Pakata Area of Ilorin, the state capital.
The incident was reported on April 16, 2024, at around 20:30hrs by Alhaja Yusuf Mariam Joke, the Director of Child Ministry of Women Affairs, after receiving a distress call from Babareke House in the Ipata Oloje Area of Ilorin.
The NSCDC responded promptly to the report and successfully apprehended the suspect. According to preliminary investigations, it was discovered that the suspect had been visiting the victim’s residence on multiple occasions, pretending to visit a friend.
This allowed him to gain access to the victim. On December 1, 2023, he lured the victim to an uncompleted building where he sexually assaulted her.
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Then, on April 16, 2024, he sent her to buy bread for him and took her to a dilapidated building where he subjected her to further sexual abuse. Shockingly, the victim revealed that the suspect had been sexually assaulting her since December 2023.
The suspect has confessed to the crime and will face charges in a court of competent jurisdiction for prosecution.
The Corps Commandant, Umar Muhammed, expressed deep concern over the increasing number of rape and defilement cases involving minors.
He emphasized that those who commit such heinous acts will face severe punishment.
In light of these incidents, he urged parents and guardians to be vigilant and ensure that their children are always under close supervision and protection.
This serves as a reminder of the importance of safeguarding the well-being and safety of children in our society.
