Mother Of 10 Years Old Rape Victim In Ondo Cries Out For Justice

By Ayodele Oni

Mother of a 10 year old primary school pupil, in Ondo state, who was allegedly raped by a middle aged man, Soji Bakare, popularly known as SOJ, has cried for Justice.

The State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the suspect, but the mother of the victim, Mrs Yinka Babalola pleaded that the suspect should be made to face the wrath of law.

It was learnt that SOJ assaulted the minor at her parents’ house at the weekend at Aiyeyemi street, Isolo area of Akure, when her mother was at the nearby market selling soup ingredients.

The suspect, who is living at Edo lodge area of Oke Ijebu Akure, is reported to be a regular visitor at Isolo to see her wife hawking around the area.

Mrs Babalola explained that the suspect was caught in the act and he had been apprehended by men of the A Division police station, Akure.

She stated that the child has been taken to the hospital by the Police for medical treatment and examination.

The woman, who said her husband travelled out of Akure, appealed to the Police authorities, the Ondo State Government and civil society organizations to come to her aid so that the suspect, would be brought to book for allegedly raping her child.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations officer, PPRO, Mrs Funmi Odunlami, said the suspect has been detained, saying the case would be transferred to the state CID for further investigation.

The Police spokesperson noted that SOJ would be charged to court immediately because of the gravity of the offence.