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Probe alleged defilement of 6-year-old
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By Oluseye Ojo
The Oyo State Police Command has intensified its clampdown on crime in Ibadan with the seizure of substances suspected to be illicit drugs from a residential apartment, even as it probes an alleged case of attempted defilement involving a six-year-old girl.
Police operatives, acting on credible intelligence, reportedly uncovered a suspected drug stockpiling operation at an apartment along Abanise Street, Academy area, Olomi, Ibadan.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ayanlade Olayinka, intelligence available to the command suggested that the apartment was allegedly being used to store large quantities of substances suspected to be illicit drugs by one Oluwadamilare Adedayo, a male resident of the area.
He stated that detectives were immediately deployed to the location to verify the information. He added that a search of the apartment and its surroundings reportedly led to the recovery of nine bags of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, 101 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Canadian Loud, as well as other substances believed to be hard drugs.
Olayinka said the recovered items were secured as exhibits for further investigation. He, however, stated that the suspect was reportedly not found at the scene during the operation.
Following the development, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Femi Haruna, has ordered intensified surveillance and a coordinated manhunt to apprehend the suspect, who is believed to have concealed the items before police intervention.
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Meanwhile, the command has also commenced investigation into an alleged case of attempted defilement involving a six-year-old girl in Ibadan.
Police sources said the minor was allegedly coerced and indecently assaulted on several occasions in December 2025 while hawking around the Onikeke, Ayegun area of the city.
The suspect, identified as 65-year-old Ibrahim Raheem, was arrested and is alleged to have confessed to indecently abusing the child, though he reportedly denied having carnal knowledge of her.
The police spokesperson said following the report, the victim was taken to a hospital for medical examination and has been receiving socio-psychological care to address the trauma allegedly suffered.
The CP, Haruna, has also directed that the matter be transferred to the command’s Gender Desk for discreet and professional investigation.
He reassured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable persons, tackling drug-related crimes and ensuring that all allegations are thoroughly investigated in line with the law.
He urged the public to continue to provide credible information to aid police operations.
Haruna also commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for his strategic leadership and support for intelligence-driven policing.
He further acknowledged the cooperation of sister security agencies and community members, whose information reportedly contributed to the success of the operation.
