Ogun Police: Rape Suspect Hospitalized, other Taken Into Custody

The Ogun State Police Command, have arrested one Micheal Oyewole while Godstime Ekanem is receiving medical attention in hospital. This is in connection of complaints lodged in by one Mrs Jelila Oyinbo of MTN Estate in Mowe /Ofada Police Station of Ogun State.

The complainant had reported that one Mr Godstime Ekanem is in the habit of sexually harassing her, despite several warnings that she’s a married woman. The suspect Ekanem will have none of it as he persistently harassing her.

“On the 26th of September 2023 at about 0800hrs, sensing that her husband had left home, Ekanem entered her matrimonial home and attacked her with intent to have unlawful carnal knowledge of her. She struggled with him and informed her brother in law one Michael Oyewole who rushed to the house to rescue Jelila, while Ekanem hid himself in the convenience room” The State Police Spokeperson SP Omolola Odutola has said in a statement released to Journalists.

Speaking further SP Odutola said , “Micheal engaged Ekanem in a fight inside the restroom where he got hit by a hammer sustaining bruises in his hand, Micheal retaliated by giving Ekanem a deep cut on his head with a cutlass”.
The Police have arrested Micheal Oyewole, while Ekanem has been taken to hospital for medical attention.

The Ogun State Police Commissioner, CP Abiodun Alamutu has warned citizens to disengage in unlawful acts that might lead to breach of peace, and use of dangerous weapons. Though both suspect will be charged accordingly with stipulated laws. The Spokeperson for the state, SP Omolola Odutola has said in the released statement sighted by Aiyekooto Reporters.

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