A 25-year-old man identified as Muniru Haruna has been arrested by men of the Odede police division in Ogun State for allegedly defiling a three-year-old girl.

The suspect was said to have committed the act on Saturday, when the minor was playing nearby.

Confirming the incident to the Daily Post on Sunday, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the mother of the survivor reported the incident.

According to Odutola, the 20-year-old mother named Alaba Abdullahi heard her daughter crying and, on rushing down to know why, saw the child coming out of the suspect’s room.

The child also displayed difficulty while walking and exhibited signs of physical trauma.

Odutola said, “On March 1, 2025, at about 11:00 am, the local police outstation at Orile-Ilugun received a distress call from 20-year-old Alaba Abdullahi regarding her three-year-old daughter.

“Alaba reported that Muniru Haruna, a 25-year-old man residing in the same area, allegedly committed the act while the victim was playing nearby.

“The incident was discovered when Alaba heard her child crying and quickly went to investigate, only to find her daughter emerging from the suspect’s room in evident distress.

“Upon further examination, it was revealed that the victim had difficulty walking and exhibited signs of physical trauma.”

Odutola stated that the minor was taken to General Hospital Odeda for medical examination and necessary treatment, adding that the police await the doctor’s results.

She however noted that although the suspect has denied the allegations levied against him, the case was referred to the Division Crime Branch for investigation and will be transferred to the State CID Eleweran upon completion of the preliminary inquiry.

The police spokesperson reiterated the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of members of the public, especially children.