*NSCDC nabs three suspects for defiling 12-Year-Old Girl in Kwara*
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Kwara State Command has arrested three suspects Adeleke Oke eighty-one year-old, Sikiru Lawal thirty-seven year-old and Moshood Suleiman Ayinde thirty-seven year-old for allegedly defiling a twelve year-old girl in offa, Kwara state.
A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the state Command of the Corps, ASC Ayoola Micheal-Shola said the suspects were apprehended on Sunday, following a report lodged by the victim’s father at the NSCDC Offa Division.
The statement said the case was transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command for further investigation.
According to the statement the preliminary investigation revealed that the three suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor on different occasions and threatened her not to open up to anyone about the illicit acts.
The statement said the medical examination confirmed that the victim’s hymen was ruptured and provided clear evidence of repeated sexual penetration.
The suspects confessed to the crime and will be charged to court for onward prosecution.
The Sate Commandant of Corps, Doctor Umar Mohammed condemned the despicable act, urging the people of the state to partner with the Corps in its efforts to combat defilement, rape, and other sexual offenses in the state.
