The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun has arrested a 47-year-old man, Muraino Lasisi, for allegedly defiling and impregnating a 14-year-old girl.

This was disclosed in a statement in Abeokuta on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, Dyke Ogbonnaya.

Mr Ogbonnaya said some officers arrested the suspect in the Oke-Sokori area in Abeokuta, where he allegedly committed the crime.

He added that the command got a hint from the suspect’s neighbour, which led to the swift action of NSCDC officers to arrest the suspect.

Mr Ogbonnaya disclosed that after the arrest and upon interrogation, Mr Lasisi made a confessional statement that he committed the offence.

The spokesman said the suspect would be charged in court after a thorough investigation.

“After a thorough investigation of the matter, the command made an application for the suspect to be remanded in the correctional service for 60 days pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions, which was granted,” he said.

Mr Ogbonnaya, however, said the state commandant, Remilekun Ekundayo, has promised justice by following up on the matter.

“She said this would help to deter others from towing such a line.

“I will ensure the corps stops all indecent acts regarding minors and others across Ogun State, and whoever feels the impunity of contravening such criminal acts, will definitely face the full weight of the law,” Mr Ogbonnaya emphasised.

(NAN)