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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A Police Officer, ASP Owolabi who raped a 17-year-old girl in the Ojota area has been arrested by the Lagos police command.<\/p>\n

DAILY POST recalls that the officer was alleged to have defiled the child in his office at Ojota Police Station.<\/p>\n

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on his X handle said the Commissioner of Police in the Command, directed a full-scale and thorough investigation into the allegation.<\/p>\n

According to him, his arrest followed a referral letter dated July 1, 2024, and addressed to the Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency.<\/p>\n

Based on the referral letter, the Commissioner of Police ordered for immediate investigation into the matter<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Command assures the public that there is absolutely no attempt at a cover-up as such hideous acts are at variance with the code of conduct and professional ethics of the Nigeria Police Force.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo this end, CP Fayoade once again assures Nigerians that the officer would be dealt with in accordance with police regulations and the law if found culpable,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. A Police Officer, ASP Owolabi who raped a 17-year-old girl in the Ojota area has been arrested by the Lagos police command. DAILY POST recalls that the officer was alleged to have defiled the child in his office at Ojota Police Station. 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