Security guard arrested in Ogun for allegedly raping teen at gunpoint

Police in Ogun State have arrested a 32-year-old security guard accused of raping a 16-year-old girl at gunpoint in the Abule-Ijoko area of the state.

According to a statement from the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Oluseyi Babayesi, detectives with the Agbado Division arrested Abraham Aneka on June 10 after a family member reported an incident of rape.

According to police reports, the victim was walking home when Aneka allegedly accosted her with a locally fabricated firearm and forced her to his residence in Abule-Ijoko, where he allegedly defiled her.

Upon being alerted, Aneka was tracked and arrested while officers visited the scene of the alleged crime as part of ongoing investigation.

“Preliminary findings indicate the suspect had unlawful carnal knowledge of the minor without her consent and attempted to steal her belongings,” police said.

Aneka who has since been in police custody will be further investigated by the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta.

Reacting, the Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni said the command has zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, especially offenses against minors. He assured residents that the case would be prosecuted diligently in line with existing laws.

Ojajuni further urged parents, guardians and residents to remain vigilant and report cases of abuse or suspicious activity to the nearest police formation. He noted that all reports would be treated with urgency and professionalism.