The household of a 15-year-old lady, who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her aunt’s neighbour, is asking for justice to be served and the perpetrator to be dropped at ebook.
The lady was allegedly defiled by a 39-year-old man, recognized as Uche, who’s a neighbour to her aunt. He reportedly compelled himself on the lady whereas holding a cutlass.
Her mom, Mrs Sharon Jonathan, mentioned the lady left their residence on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Ojukwu Lane, Olodi-Apapa, to go to her aunt at 11 Faculty Street, Olodi-Apapa, and returned dwelling on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
The younger lady thereafter grew to become mentally unstable. She is presently present process remedy on the Lagos College Educating Hospital (LUTH) in Idi-Araba, Surulere, Lagos.
Her mom mentioned, “She went to her sister’s place as a result of I used to be not round, and she or he returned dwelling the following day unusually quiet. I took her to the hospital, and the end result confirmed she had 1+ malaria and 1+ typhoid.
“The physician advised me that the end result was not sufficient to elucidate her behaviour. I used to be suggested to make her watch a film that might brighten her temper. Later, she advised me that Uncle Uche had tortured and sexually assaulted her.”
She added, “I referred to as a pastor who’s a household pal and he suggested me to take her to the hospital for a check to find out if the man penetrated. We went to the hospital, however she was revolting, and the physician couldn’t attend to us, referring us to LUTH, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
“The physician confirmed penetration, and Uche was arrested by the Tolu Police Publish, Apapa, with the case transferred to the Gender Unit of the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja.
“The lifetime of my little one remains to be hanging within the stability; I don’t need the case buried by means of the backdoor.”
Responding to the matter, the performing Police Public Relations Officer for the Lagos State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, mentioned, “The case was transferred to the Gender unit on September 4, 2025, and the suspect is in custody whereas the investigation is ongoing. Kindly word that the OC Gender just isn’t an individual to be compromised.”
Talking with The Guardian, the Officer Commanding (OC) Gender, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Toyin Kazeem, mentioned, “The suspect is in custody, investigation is ongoing, and he shall be charged in court docket appropriately. Lagosians shall be assured of justice and transparency.”
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