The Ondo State Police Command said they have arrested a traditional ruler, Chief Ifedayo, for allegedly raping a minor who is the daughter of a security man.
Tbe security guard, Ajayi Fulani whose 12-year-old daughter was allegedly raped by the traditional ruler of Laagba village in Ondo East Local Government Area of Ondo State, reported the case to Ondo police command.
The suspect, who is the head of the community, was alleged to have lured the victim into his house, detained her for two weeks, and allegedly assaulted her sexually.
The father of the girl said he is not usually at work because of the nature of his job, so he came back and couldn't find one of his daughters(the victim) he searched for her everywhere around the community for two weeks but couldn't find her. He later discovered she was held captive in the house of the traditional ruler. When he confronted the traditional ruler, he released her and he took her to the hospital for treatment because she has sexually and physically assaulted. According to him;
"When I spoke to my daughter, she confirmed that the Baale had sexual intercourse with her. I called the Baale, and he pleaded with me to calm down, saying the matter would be resolved. He even offered to repay all medical expenses incurred, but I refused and told him that I would seek justice,”
The aggrieved father appealed to the state government and the state Commissioner of Police, Wilfred Afolabi, to investigate the matter thoroughly and bring the perpetrator to book.
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