Osun Police Arrest 45-Year-Old Man for Allegedly Defiling Friend’s Granddaughter

The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Adeyemo Mukaila, for allegedly sexually abusing his friend’s granddaughter in Ikire, Osun State.

The police spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

According to the police, the suspect was apprehended by members of the public after he allegedly assaulted the victim in a bush.

Ojelabi said the suspect was a friend of the victim’s grandmother and frequently visited her home, where the girl lived.

The statement alleged that sometime in September 2026, the suspect called the girl to his house under the pretext of asking her to help him get some items. Upon her arrival, he allegedly dragged her into his room, removed her underwear and sexually assaulted her.

The police spokesperson further alleged that on October 2, the victim’s birthday, she approached the suspect to inform him of the occasion and request a birthday gift.

The suspect reportedly gave her ₦1,000 and asked her to bring him a gift in return. The girl subsequently bought biscuits and took them to his workshop in the Ilupeju area of Ikire.

According to the statement, the suspect allegedly dragged her into a nearby bush and sexually assaulted her again.

The incident reportedly attracted the attention of passers-by, prompting the suspect to flee into the bush when he realised he had been seen.

Members of the public reportedly questioned the victim, who narrated what had happened. They subsequently pursued the suspect, apprehended him and handed him over to the police.

The command urged parents and members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or criminal activities to the nearest police station or through established police emergency channels.

The police have yet to provide further details on the suspect’s prosecution.