The Lagos state police command has arrested a 34-year-old married man, Godwin Iroro for allegedly raping the 10-year-old daughter of his friend.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Lagos police spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu, the incident happened at 5, Iyalode street, Ajegunle area.
It was said one Chukwudi Chime, the victim’s father, reported the case in the police station after he noticed “unusual and awkward movements” of his daughter.
The statement reads: “A 34-year- old married man, Godwin Iroro, has been arrested by police detectives attached to the Ajegunle Division for defiling his friend’s 10-year-old daughter (name withheld),”
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“The suspect was arrested on 25th November 2021 following a complaint lodged at the police station by the victim’s father, Chukwudi Chime, who upon noticing the unusual and awkward movements of his daughter probed to know what happened to her.
“The little girl, when questioned, disclosed that her father’s friend, a father of four who also lives in the same house at 5, Iyalode Street, Ajegunle, Lagos, had carnal knowledge of her when her father was not at home.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that both men are separated from their wives. While the victim lives with her father at the above address, the suspect’s four children live with their mother in Asaba, Delta State.
“The suspect, upon interrogation, confessed to the crime but blamed it on the devil. He also confessed to have sexually abused the little girl only twice before the evil was uncovered.”
