Police arrest father for allegedly sleeping with 13-yr-old daughter in Osun

Operatives of the Nigeria Police, Osun State Command, have arrested a 50 year-old farmer for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his 13-year-old daughter.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the suspect is a resident of Agbongbe Street, Ibokun, Ilesa.

The Police Commissioner in the state, Mr Undie Adie, made this known while briefing newsmen on the activities of the command in the last one month.

According to Adie, the suspect was arrested on June 17 following a complaint made by the victim that her father was sleeping with her.

The commissioner said the police took the victim to a hospital for medical examination and treatment.

He also said six other persons were arrested over alleged rape and sexual violence between May 28 and June 17.

Included among those arrested was a 19-year-old who allegedly raped a seven-year-old girl in Ila-Orangun.

Adie, who said that all those arrested by the police were being prosecuted, warned residents of the state to desist from all forms of criminal acts.