Crimes

Man arrested for raping neighbour’s 13-year-old sister in Lagos

The operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Adepoju Ifedayo for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 13-year-old sister in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this via a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Sharing a picture of the suspect, Hundeyin noted that two locally made guns and three live cartridges were recovered from Ifedayo.

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The police spokesperson said: “Adepoju Ifedayo reported to the police that his neighbour allegedly defiled his 13-year-old sister. Investigation showed that he indeed was the culprit but was trying to divert attention.

“Following the survivor’s claim that she sighted a firearm in his room, a search was conducted in his apartment, leading to the recovery of two locally made firearms and three live cartridges – another count: unlawful possession of firearms. Investigation is ongoing.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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