Man, 35, rapes neighbours five-year-old daughter

The police in Lagos have arrested a 35-year-old man, Chika Okoli, for alleged defilement of his neighbours five-year-old daughter.It was gathered that the incident occurred at 7, Ogundero Street, Bariga on Tuesday afternoon.The Nation learnt that Okoli was caught by the childs mother, who reported the incident to the police.As the police were recording the complaint of the woman, it was gathered that a man came to the station accusing the suspects friend, Lawal Muyideen, 28, of allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter.Read Also:Head teacher allegedly rapes six-year-old pupilIt was learnt that policemen were deployed in the compound where both suspects were arrested.Confirming the arrest, spokesman Bala Elkana, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), said the suspects confessed to the crimes, adding that the victims were taken to Mirabel Centre at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, for examination and treatment.Elkana said investigation was ongoing, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
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