The Osun State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Adeyemo Mukaila, over the alleged defilement of a female minor in Ikire, Osun State.


According to the police, the suspect was arrested after members of the public reportedly caught him fleeing into a nearby bush following an alleged incident involving the victim.


The police account indicated that the suspect was a friend of the victim’s grandmother and frequently visited her home, where the victim lived.


In September 2026, the suspect allegedly asked the girl to come to his house to collect some items. Upon her arrival, he reportedly dragged her into his room and sexually assaulted her.


The police further stated that on October 2, the victim’s birthday, she informed the suspect of the occasion and requested a gift. He allegedly gave her ₦1,000 and asked her to buy him a gift in return.


The victim reportedly purchased biscuits and took them to the suspect at his workshop in the Ilupeju area of Ikire. The suspect allegedly dragged her into a nearby bush and sexually assaulted her.


However, after noticing that passersby had seen them, the suspect reportedly fled into the bush.


The commuters subsequently attended to the victim, who explained what had happened. They reportedly pursued and apprehended the suspect before handing him over to the police.


The police command urged members of the public, particularly parents and guardians, to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements and criminal activities to the nearest police station or through established police emergency channels.


The suspect’s arrest marks the beginning of the police process, and the allegations are yet to be determined by a court of law.