Traditional Ruler Arrested For Having Carnal Knowledge Of His Daughter

Following the allegation against a traditional ruler, who is the Baale of Oose Agbedu Ajibawo in Owode-Yewa, the Ogun State Police Command has ordered the arrest of the suspect, Rasheed Sholabi for allegedly having carnal knowledge of his 15-year-old daughter.

The victim alleged that her father had been abusing her sexually since she was 11-year-old.

The victim reportedly told police at Owode Egbado Police Station that her private part had been damaged as a result of the alleged sexual affair, explaining that she has difficulty controlling her urinary system.

The girl was said to have told police that she lost her mother when she was barely two years old and that her father did not allow her access to her maternal relations, leaving her with no option but to live with him.

According to the Ogun Stare Police Spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi in a statement on Tuesday, the victim complained that the situation gave her father unhindered opportunity to sexually abuse her routinely until her incontinence condition developed and she had to report him to the police.

Initially, the Baale reportedly denied the allegation, but later fainted when confronted by the victim and his ex-wife, who were said to have corroborated the victim’s ordeal.

His ex-wife informed the police that she caught him in the act while having sex with his daughter, saying it was why she walked out of the union.

The traditional ruler was arrested at his palace, while the victim was taken to the Stella Obasanjo Motherless babies Home, Abeokuta, for safety.