The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with the alleged defilement of a three-year-old girl in Saki, a town in the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of the state. According to a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, the victim was promptly rushed to a medical facility in Saki for treatment. The police did not disclose the identity of the suspect or the victim. The incident occurred on an undisclosed date.
The victim is currently receiving comprehensive clinical treatment and psychotherapeutic care at a medical facility in Saki. The police have not provided further details about the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the alleged defilement. The 17-year-old suspect is currently in police custody. Authorities have not announced any charges or next steps in the case.
In a separate incident, the Oyo State Police Command arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the vandalisation and theft of house-wiring cables valued at approximately N2,692,000 in Ogbomoso. The arrest was made on September 21, 2026, by operatives of the Monitoring Unit attached to Ogbomoso Base. The suspect was caught while in possession of a sack bag fully loaded with house-wiring cables.
The police operatives accosted the suspect while he was on Bosunla Street, Ogbomoso, during an anti-crime patrol. The operatives immediately visited the identified scene of the crime, where the owner of the vandalised property, Salaudeen Rasaq, was contacted. Rasaq estimated the value of the cables vandalised and removed from his building at N2,692,000.
The police have been actively engaged in efforts to combat various crimes in Oyo State. In addition to the arrest of the two suspects, the command has been involved in other operations aimed at curbing criminal activities. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to enhance security and safety in the state.
The Oyo State Police Command has urged residents to report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The command is working to strengthen community policing and improve response times to incidents. Residents are being encouraged to cooperate with the police to help prevent and investigate crimes.
The police have assured the public that they will continue to work tirelessly to prevent and investigate crimes in Oyo State. The command is committed to ensuring the safety and security of residents. Two suspects are currently in police custody, facing charges related to defilement and vandalisation.
Key points
- A 17-year-old male was arrested for allegedly defiling a three-year-old girl in Saki, Oyo State.
- A 21-year-old man was arrested for vandalising and stealing house-wiring cables valued at N2,692,000 in Ogbomoso.
- The Oyo State Police Command is actively engaged in efforts to combat various crimes in the state.
