By Ayodele Oni
Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man for an alleged incest which resulted in the pregnancy of his 15-year-old daughter.
The suspect, Oyewole Adamolekun, a resident of Taye Village, Lafa 2, Ajue area, allegedly engaged in a prolonged incestuous se*ual relationship with his biological daughter, aged 15, which has resulted in pregnancy.
Command spokesman, Olusola Ayanlade disclosed in a statement that “the case came to public attention on the 8th of October, 2025, when one Mr. Julius Olusola, a resident of the same area, lodged a formal complaint at the Enu-Owa Divisional Police Headquarters, Ondo.
“The report alleged that the suspect had been having unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter since she was three years old.
“Acting swiftly on the report, officers of the Division arrested the suspect, while the victim was immediately taken to a medical facility where an ultrasound examination confirmed that she was 19 weeks and two days pregnant.
“During interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime. He is currently in police custody, and the case has been transferred to the Command’s Gender Desk for diligent investigation and expedited prosecution.”
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Adebowale Lawal, strongly condemned the act, describing it as not only criminal, but also morally reprehensible.
He reiterated the Command’s zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of sexual abuse, particularly against minors, and assured that the Command will ensure that justice is served with utmost urgency, professionalism, and precision.
The Commissioner warned that the Ondo State Police Command will not relent in identifying, arresting, and prosecuting individuals involved in such heinous crimes.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any form of abuse or suspicious behavior to the nearest police station and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all residents of Ondo State.
In another incident, the Command arrested one Azeez Lamidi, a 49-year-old resident of No. 64 Eegun, Akoko, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl and inducing the pregnancy’s abortion through the administration of drugs.
The incident was reported on October 9, 2025, by one Salami ‘m’ at the Ogbagi Police Station.
According to the Complainant, his 14 years old daughter, began bleeding profusely from her private part while attempting to defecate.
“She was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital in Ogbagi-Akoko, where medical personnel confirmed that she had recently undergone a drug-induced abortion.
“Upon interrogation, the victim revealed that the suspect had been sexually abusing her repeatedly. When he discovered she was pregnant, he allegedly gave her drugs that led to the abortion.”
The victim has since been referred to the State Specialist Hospital, Igbatoro, for comprehensive medical care, while the suspect remains in police custody pending further investigation.
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