Emmanuel Clement
The officer who was alleged to have had carnal knowledge of a 17year old girl in his office at Ojota Police Station has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command.
The Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) simply identified as Owolabi,was arrested following the order by the Commissioner of Police Lagos state,Adegoke Fayoade
His arrest followed a referral letter dated July 1, 2024, and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency.
Investigator news gathered that based on the referral letter, the Commissioner of Police ordered for immediate investigation into the matter.
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest said the Command has placed under arrest one of its personnel accused of defiling a 17-year old girl.
Hundeyin, on his X handle said the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has also, directed a full-scale and thorough investigation into the allegation.
“The Command assures the public that there is absolutely no attempt at a cover-up as such hideous acts are at variance with the code of conduct and professional ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.
“To this end, CP Fayoade once again assures Nigerians that the officer would be dealt with in accordance with police regulations and the law if found culpable” he said
It will be recalled that the mother of the victim, Mrs Aramide Olupona, who had accused the Police of cover up, alleging that her daughter began bleeding a day following the assault she suffered in the hands of the officer was taken to the Mirabel Centre, where it was confirmed that her daughter had been defiled.
