Man, 45, nabbed for raping 16-yr- old daughter

BY DAUD OLATUNJI
ABEOKUTA — The Ogun State Police
Command has said it arrested a-45-year-
old man, Toyin Sodimu, for allegedly
raping his own 16-year-old daughter.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the
state, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a statement in
Abeokuta, yesterday, said Sodimu who
lives in Temidire community of Oke Apo,
Akomoje, Abeokuta committed the
offence on Saturday and was arrested
after he was reported by the victim.
According to Adejobi, the lady went to
report the incident to the Police in
Adatan division after her father had
forcefully had carnal knowledge of her in
her room at about 2 p.m on Saturday.
"The victim was then taken to the
General Hospital, Abeokuta by the Police
for examination and treatment.
"The Commissioner of Police in Ogun
State, Ikemefuna Okoye, has ordered full
scale investigation into the horrible
incident and vowed to make the suspect
face the wrath of the law if found wanting
to serve as deterrent to such cruel and
devilish fathers who may want to venture
into raping their daughters in the state.
"Okoye has also appealed to parents
particularly mothers to keep watch on
their children and avoid collapse of
marriages which is perceived to be a
catalyst to incredible cases like this."
"He urges rape victims to always emulate
this victim's bravery to report any rape
case which will help the police tackle rape
and related offences in the state."
"The police command will always partner
with the Ministry of Women Affairs and
Social Development in the state to profer
a lasting solution to this menace of rape,
gender violence and child abuse as the
command will improve on strengthening
its Anti Human Trafficking And Child
Labour Unit to be effective."