By Amah
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A 74-year-old man has been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl.
Benjamin Hundeyin, CSP, the command’s spokesperson, made the disclosure to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, adding that the incident occurred at the Iju area of the state on Wednesday, March 12.
According to him, the victim’s father reported the case at Iju Police Division in the evening of the next day.
“The suspect allegedly defiled his neighbour’s daughter in his room,” Hundeyin said.
“Based on the report, a team of detectives visited the scene.
“The girl was taken to the hospital for examination and treatment, while the suspect was immediately detained.”
However, he further said investigation was ongoing, adding that thereafter the suspect would be arraigned.
