76-year-old man arrested for raping, impregnating teenage girl in Ogun
Officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested a 76-year-old man in Abeokuta for allegedly raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl.
Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ogun, Adijat Adeleye, told journalists in Abeokuta on Saturday that the septuagenarian would be arraigned to get justice for the victim.
The minister expressed worries about the increasing rate of sexual abuse in the country and appealed to victims to always speak up.
She also called on parents to stop withdrawing rape cases from the law.
“The incidence of people going to report rape cases to the police only to turn around to withdraw such cases is increasing.
“Parents are advised to report cases of violation of their children and wards to the police and not withdraw such cases until justice is served.
“Withdrawing cases of violation from the law serves as an impetus for perpetrators to continue in the crime,’’ Adeleye said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Vandalism of national assets attracts 25-year jail term, NSCDC warns
The NSCDC commandant explained that vandalising national assets affects national security, the economy, and human lives.
States
Police arrest two suspected kidnappers in Kwara
The suspects were identified as Sauni Shehu and Auwalu Bala.
Economy
Gas for Africa, NNPC unveil first updated Nigeria gas, power infrastructure map
Bayo Ojulari, group chief executive officer of NNPC Limited, said the map highlights investment opportunities across Nigeria’s gas value chain.
Politics
SDP asks INEC to maintain the status quo on party leadership
The SDP, therefore, urged INEC to maintain the status quo on the party’s leadership pending the determination of the appeal.
NationWide
Tinubu came very prepared; Nigeria witnessing unprecedented progress: Ooni of Ife
Mr Adewusi added that all the traditional rulers in the country were proud and happy to be associated with Mr Tinubu’s administration.
Ibadan
Kidnapped Oyo schoolchildren, teachers regain freedom after about two months in captivity
The release of the victims followed a series of sustained protests over the prolonged captivity of the victims.
