Ogun police arrest 65-year-old pastor for defiling nine-year-old girl

The Ogun State Police Command said it had arrested a clergyman identified as Timothy Adedibu for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of the state.

It was learnt on Sunday that the incident happened on February 15 after the uncle of the survivor raised the alarm over the incident.

The police said the 65-year-old suspect was believed to be the leader of a church in the community.

The family of the survivor told the police that the clergyman was said to have lured the minor into his apartment at some point and had carnal knowledge of her.

The state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, who spoke with Newsmen on Sunday, confirmed the incident and noted that the investigation was ongoing.

She said, “The pastor has been arrested. The family was issued forms to allow the survivor to have a medical examination and treatment. All the parties will be transferred to the headquarters for further investigation.”

Similarly, the command has arrested another suspect identified as Prince Dara for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in Abolaniyi Street, Idorawa, via Idi-Oke in the state.