Suspect Who Attempted Suicide After Assaulting Minor Nabbed By Ondo Police

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Police Command has arrested one Bolaji Oluwasetire ‘M’, of Osoro Area, Ore, over an case of indecent assault involving a minor.

Report indicates that On 1st October, 2025, at about 2145hrs, the Police in Ore Division received a report from Kolawole Joseph ‘M’ of NNPC Depot Area, that his six-year-old daughter had been indecently assaulted by the suspect.”

He  was allegedly caught in the act of forcing the minor to rub his genitals with her hands.

Police Command spokesman, Olusola Ayanlade stated that “Acting swiftly on the report, detectives from the Gender Desk Office, Ore Police Divisional Headquarters, were immediately dispatched to the scene, where the suspect was arrested and taken into custody for interrogation.

“While in custody, however, the suspect suddenly began to vomit a greenish substance.

“Upon questioning, he confessed to having ingested herbicide in a desperate attempt to escape justice for his shameful and criminal conduct.

“He was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Ore, where he is currently receiving medical treatment under close monitoring.

“The Command wishes to reassure members of the public that the case is being pursued with the utmost seriousness. The minor victim is safe, and appropriate support services are being provided to her family.

“Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will face the full weight of the law upon recovery.”