The Osun State Police Command, on Sunday , said investigation had commenced into the allegation that an 85-year- old man , Rafiu Abimbola , impregnated a 12-year – old girl at Isundunrin in the Ejigbo Local Government Area of the state.
Abimbola was accused by the mother of the victim , Folasade Ola, of having carnal knowledge of her daughter sometime in September , which resulted in pregnancy .
PUNCH Metro learnt that after the matter was reported at the Ejigbo Division of the Nigeria Police Force, the suspect was subsequently arrested.
When contacted , the Police Public Relations Officer for the command , Yemisi Opalola, said investigation had commenced into the incident .
Opalola said , “ The victim, aged 12, and her mum , Folasade Ola , reported the matter at the Ejigbo Division.
“ The complaints said one Rafiu Abimbola of Oba’ s Compound , Isundunrin, near Ejigbo , aged 85, had sexual intercourse with the minor sometime in September 2020.
“ They also said the intercourse resulted in pregnancy. The suspect has been arrested, while the victim has been taken to hospital for a test. Investigation has commenced into the matter . ”