The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested and arraigned a 53-year-old man, Babawale Kolawole, for allegedly raping and facilitating the termination of two pregnancies for a 16-year-old woman.
DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson made this recognized in a press release on Wednesday in Akure.
He defined that incident occurred on the suspect’s residence at No. 12, Okeodunwo St., Igbado in Ondo West Native Authorities Space of the state.
“On the Sept. 13, 2025, a 16-year-old minor, reported on the command that her uncle, Babawale Kolawole, had been subjecting her to repeated sexual assault.
“The sufferer additional alleged that the suspect engaged within the act nearly day by day, and that after every episode, he would clear her non-public half with a bit of material.
“Shockingly, the suspect had additionally facilitated the termination of her pregnancies on two events.
“Upon receipt of this disturbing report, the Gender-Based mostly Offences Unit of the command instantly swung into motion, arrested the suspect, and diligently processed the case for prosecution.
“The suspect has since been arraigned earlier than a reliable courtroom of jurisdiction and remanded in custody pending additional trial,” he mentioned.
Ayanlade reiterated the command’s unwavering dedication to defending the rights of girls and youngsters, and to making sure that offenders face the total weight of the legislation.
In keeping with him, the achievement is according to the policing imaginative and prescient of the Inspector-Normal of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
He defined that the IGP reform-driven management continues to strengthen gender-sensitive policing, foster accountability, and reinforce strategic responses towards sexual and gender-based violence nationwide. (
