Man arrested for raping daughter

Forty-five-year old Toyin Sodimu, has been arrested by policemen  attached to Adatan Divisional Headquarters, Abeokuta, for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter.

The suspect, who until his arrest was a resident in Temidire community, in Oke-Apo, Akomoje area of Abeokuta, allegedly had carnal knowledge of his daughter in her room at about 2.00a.m., last Saturday.

According to the Ogun Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the victim reported the case to the police after the incident.

Adejobi said the victim had been taken to the hospital for treatment, while the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Ikemefuna Okoye, had ordered full scale investigation into the matter.

He said, “the victim has been taken to the General Hospital in Abeokuta by the police for examination. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered full scale investigation into the horrible incident.

“He has vowed to make the suspect face the wrath of the law, so as to serve as deterrent to such cruel and devilish fathers, who may want to venture into raping their daughters.

“CP Okoye has also appealed to parents, particularly mothers to keep watch on their children and prevent their  marriages from collapsing which is perceived to be a catalyst to incredible cases like this.

“He also urged rape victims to emulate this victim’s bravery to report any rape case which will help the police tackle rape and related offences.”
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