Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC) have arrested a man named David Ogunsanwo for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
According to information made available to AllNews Nigeria, the act between 75-year-old Ogunsanwo has put the 16-year-old girl in a family way as she is currently five months pregnant.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, confirmed the incident to journalists.
Adeleye, who expressed worry over the spate of defilement in the society, stated that the case would be charged to court.
The Commissioner assured that her ministry would follow the matter to ensure that justice is served.
Adeleye, who condemned the acts of sexual abuse in the country, appealed to victims to always speak out, even as she called on parents to stop withdrawing cases out of victimisation.