The police in Ogun state have arrested a man identified as Oluwadamilare Ewedemi, for allegedly sexually abusing his daughter over several years and procuring multiple illegal abortions for her.
In a related development, the Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested a 23 year-old man, Emmanuel Usman, for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old girl at Ijebu-Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The Ogun incident, which reportedly began in 2019 in Ijebu Ode, came to light after the 21-year-old survivor (name withheld) reported the matter at the Ifo Division of the command.
According to the police, the survivor alleged that her father repeatedly abused her, resulting in five pregnancies, all of which he allegedly forced her to terminate.
She explained that after losing her mother as an infant, she was placed in a motherless home in Ikeja, Lagos, before her father later took her to Ijebu Ode in 2019 under the guise of caring for her.
Confirming the arrest, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the survivor escaped from her father’s residence on February 1, 2026, due to persistent abuse and sought refuge at a church in the Pakoto area.
He said the case was formally reported on March 26, prompting swift action by operatives of the Ifo Division.
“During this period, she became pregnant five times, and her father reportedly procured abortion for each pregnancy,” Babaseyi said
He added that the suspect was apprehended following intelligence gathering by officers under the leadership of the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Kamorudeen.
The police spokesperson disclosed that the suspect is currently in custody, while the case has been transferred to the Gender Desk for detailed investigation and prosecution.
Meanwhile, the Ondo state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, in a statement on Monday in Akure, said the case of defiling a 14-year-old girl at Ijebu-Owo, Owo Local Government Area of the state, was reported on March 29 by the victim.
“The victim alleged that Usman (suspect) forcefully dragged her into his employer’s office located along Ijebu Owo, where he had unlawful carnal knowledge of her without her consent.
“She further alleged that the suspect threatened her with dire consequences should she disclose the incident to anyone, an act intended to intimidate and silence her.
“Despite the threat, the victim courageously reported the matter to the police, prompting immediate action, which is currently under thorough investigation by the command’s Gender-Based Violence Unit.
“Upon receipt of the report, operatives swiftly moved into action, leading to the arrest of the suspect. He is currently in custody and has made useful statement to aid the investigation,” he said.
Jimoh explained that the suspect would be charged to court accordingly upon conclusion of investigations, while the victim had been taken to the General Hospital, Owo, where she received necessary medical care.
The spokesperson said additional, appropriate psychosocial support mechanisms were being explored to ensure the victim’s well-being throughout the investigative and judicial process.
According to him, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the state, Adebowale Lawal, directed that the case is to be handled with utmost diligence, sensitivity, and urgency to ensure justice is served.
“The CP further reiterates the command’s unwavering commitment to combating all forms of sexual and gender-based violence across the state.
“The command strongly condemns acts of defilement and all forms of abuse against minors and assures the public that such offenders will be brought to justice in accordance with the law.
“Parents, guardians, and the public are advised to remain vigilant, educate their wards on personal safety, and promptly report any suspicious or criminal activities to the nearest police station,” he said.
