By Adeyinka Adeniran
A 27years old, Olaitan Oloyede has been arrested by the operatives of the Oyo State Police Command for sexually violating an eight-year-old girl (names withheld).
The suspect and the survivor are neighbours.
The crime was discovered when the eight years old girl told her father that she was feeling pain in her private part and that she had been sexually violated by Oloyedee, sometime in October 2025.
Speaking on the incident, the Spokesman of the Command, Ayanlade Olayinka, a Deputy Superintendent of Police said detectives from Oke Alaro Division took the victim to the hospital for medical examination, treatment, and rehabilitation, after the case was reported there.
He added that the survivor is currently receiving the necessary care and support at an undisclosed location.
He said, “The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a case of defilement at the Oke Alaro Division, Ibadan, reinforcing its commitment to protecting vulnerable persons and tackling sexual and gender-based violence.
“Investigation revealed that an eight-year-old girl told her father that she was feeling pain in her private part and that she had been sexually violated by their 27-year-old neighbour, Olaitan Oloyede, sometime in October 2025.
“Acting promptly, the Oke Alaro Police Division commenced necessary inquiries.
“Detectives from Oke Alaro Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, took the victim to the hospital for medical examination, treatment, and rehabilitation, where she is currently receiving the necessary care and support.”
He noted that the suspect has been arrested, placed in lawful custody, cooperating with the investigation and allowing the police to proceed with further inquiries.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, CP Femi Haruna, expressed strong displeasure over the act
He said he has directed that the case be transferred to the State CID Gender Desk for discreet investigation, to ensure a thorough and professional handling of the matter.
He reiterates the Command’s zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, particularly against children, and urges parents, guardians, and members of the public to promptly report any suspected abuse to the nearest police station.
“The Command remains steadfast in its commitment to ridding Oyo State of violent crimes and ensuring justice for all victims”, he added.
