- NSCDC arrests man in Osun over alleged assault on 12-year-old.
- Victim’s mother reports the crime after noticing disturbing signs of maggot discharge
- Suspect reportedly confessed to the crime after interrogation.
- NSCDC vows strict action and warns against child abuse and exploitation.
The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a 32-year-old commercial motorcyclist, identified as Richard, for allegedly assaulting his 12-year-old stepdaughter.
According to Kehinde Adeleke, the spokesperson for the NSCDC in Osun, the suspect was arrested on Friday, November 14, after the victim’s mother reported the case to the authorities.
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The girl had been staying with her stepfather’s mother before the incident occurred. Investigations revealed that Richard allegedly abused the child during one of his visits to the house.
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Further findings also showed that the suspect had been consulting a native doctor for personal issues, raising concerns about his behaviour and mental state.
The girl’s mother told investigators that she had previously left the marriage due to domestic violence, but did not take her daughter with her. She later requested that the child be returned to her. The assault reportedly took place on the day Richard was supposed to bring the girl back.
When the mother received the child, she noticed troubling physical symptoms which prompted her to report immediately to security personnel.
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NSCDC Commandant Igbalawole Sotiyo confirmed that the suspect confessed during interrogation. He reportedly told investigators that he had been drinking after buying a new motorcycle earlier that day.
The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical attention while the case continues.
Commandant Sotiyo reiterated the NSCDC’s commitment to protecting minors and warned that anyone found guilty of child abuse or sexual exploitation would face serious legal consequences.
He assured the public that the agency will ensure that the perpetrator is brought to justice.
