In a shocking development, the Ogun State Police Command has disclosed that its officers have detained Alfa Jubril Dalamun, a resident of No. 8 Imososi Street in Ago Iwoye, on the allegation of sexual assault on a minor – a 12-year-old girl, whose identity was withheld for privacy and safety reasons.
In a statement released to the press on Thursday, the Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest of Alfa Dalamun in relation to the alleged sexual assault of a minor. The incident has been described as an abhorrent act of violence against a defenseless child.
According to the statement issued by Odutola, at precisely 9:40 a.m. on October 22, 2024, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the investigation received a harrowing report of a sexual assault perpetrated against a minor.
The PPRO said, “A resident of Adekoja Street in Abobi Ago Iwoye, accompanied her 12-year-old daughter to report at the station.
“She reported that on Saturday, October 19, 2024, around 1:00 p.m., a 39-year-old man, Alfa Jubril Dalamun, residing at No. 8 Imososi Street in Ago Iwoye, had forcibly assaulted and defiled her daughter.
“The victim was taken to Love and Care Hospital in Ago Iwoye for medical examination and treatment.
“The crime scene was visited, the suspect was arrested, and he has been brought to the police station.”
The Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson stated that the heinous case will be referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further scrutiny and comprehensive investigative efforts to bring justice for the child victim and the community at large.
