Father arrested for impregnating 15-year-old daughter in Ondo

The police command in Ondo State says it has apprehended one Oyewole Adamolekun for allegedly engaging in a prolonged incestuous relationship with his biological daughter, aged 15, which resulted in pregnancy.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, who made this known in a statement on Thursday in Akure, the state capital, said Ademolekun was a resident of Taye Village, Lafa 2, Ajue Area.

Ayanlade said the case came to public attention on October 8, 2025, when one Mr Julius Olusola, a resident of the same area, lodged a formal complaint at the Enu-Owa Divisional Police Headquarters, Ondo Town.

The command’s spokesperson said the complaint alleged that the suspect had been having unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter since she was three years old.

“Acting swiftly on the report, officers of the division arrested the suspect.

“The victim was immediately taken to a medical facility where an ultrasound examination confirmed that she was 19 weeks and two days pregnant.

“During interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the crime.

“He (suspect) is currently in police custody, and the case has been transferred to the command’s gender desk for diligent investigation and expedited prosecution,” Ayanlade said.

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The spokesperson also said the state Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, strongly condemned the act and described it as not only criminal but also morally reprehensible.

“Lawal reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of sexual abuse, particularly against minors.

“The CP assured all that the command would ensure that justice is served with utmost urgency, professionalism, and precision.

“He appreciated the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) for his unwavering commitment to institutional reforms and protection of vulnerable persons across the country.

“Lawal, however, warned that the command would not relent in identifying, arresting, and prosecuting individuals involved in such heinous crimes.

“The CP, therefore, urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any form of abuse or suspicious behaviour to the nearest police station,” he said.

According to him, Lawal reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, and safety of all residents of Ondo State.

In another development in the state, the Nigerian Army has vowed swift disciplinary action against a soldier accused of causing the death of a commercial bus driver in Ondo State.
In a statement on Thursday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 32 Artillery Brigade, Major Njoka Irabor, said the tragedy occurred on Sunday, October 13, 2025, when the bus driver, travelling from Akure to Abuja, experienced mechanical problems near a military checkpoint in Akunu, Akoko North-East Local Government Area of Ondo State.

“Unfortunately, passengers in the vehicle started requesting a refund of their transport fare. Subsequently, a passenger reached out to a soldier deployed at Akunu checkpoint to help the passengers retrieve their money from the driver”, the statement partly read.

The statement added that the soldier’s actions were unprofessional and in violation of military conduct; therefore, the Army immediately took responsibility for the driver’s medical care after the incident.

(NAN)