An Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) simply identified as Owolabi, is presently cooling off in one of the cells of the Lagos police command for allegedly defiling a 17-year old girl in the Ojota area of the state, thegazellenews.com reports.
The officer is alleged to have had carnal knowledge of the girl in his office at Ojota Police Station.
His arrest followed a referral letter dated 1 July, 2024, and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency.
Based on the referral letter, the Commissioner of Police ordered for immediate investigation into the matter.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest of the officer, explaining that the Command has placed under arrest one of its personnel accused of defiling a 17-year old girl.
Hundeyin, who made this disclosure through his official X handle, said the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has also, directed a full-scale and thorough investigation into the allegation.
“The Command assures the public that there is absolutely no attempt at a cover-up as such hideous acts are at variance with the code of conduct and professional ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.
“To this end, CP Fayoade once again assures Nigerians that the officer would be dealt with in accordance with police regulations and the law if found culpable” he said.
