The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Solomon Onaola, over the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old woman in Omifon, Odigbo Native Authorities Space of the state.
The command disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh.
In keeping with Jimoh, the case was initially reported on the Odigbo Divisional Police Station earlier than being transferred to the Gender Based mostly Offences Unit for discreet investigation.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that on 2nd August 2026, the guardian of the sufferer reported on the police station that the 15-year-old woman, who was working as a home assist in her family, had on a number of events left residence with out permission.
“In keeping with the report, when the woman was questioned about the place she often went each time she left residence, she allegedly disclosed that the suspect, Solomon Onaola, had been taking her to his late mom’s residence in Omifon, the place he allegedly engaged in illegal sexual activity together with her.
“Following the report, police operatives commenced investigation and subsequently arrested the suspect.
“The sufferer has additionally been positioned below acceptable care, and obligatory steps are being taken in accordance with established procedures for circumstances involving alleged sexual offences in opposition to minors,” the assertion learn.
The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Felix Ohagwu, directed the Gender Based mostly Offences Unit to conduct a radical {and professional} investigation to ascertain the information of the case and guarantee justice.
The command reiterated its dedication to defending kids and different weak members of society from sexual exploitation, abuse and different types of violence.
It urged mother and father, guardians and members of the general public to stay vigilant, pay shut consideration to the welfare of youngsters below their care and promptly report suspected circumstances of abuse to the police.
The suspect stays in police custody and will likely be charged to court docket upon the conclusion of investigations, the command mentioned.
PUNCH Metro earlier reported in April 2026 that the Ondo State Police Command arrested a 23-year-old man, Emmanuel Usman, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old woman in Ijebu-Owo, Owo Native Authorities Space of the state.
The police mentioned the suspect allegedly dragged the woman into his employer’s workplace and had illegal sexual activity together with her.
He was arrested after the woman reported the incident, whereas the case was transferred to the command’s Gender-Based mostly Violence Unit for investigation.
