Police detain man for allegedly defiling 4-year-old girl

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has detained a 32-year-old man, Wahaab Ibrahim, for allegedly defiling a four-year-old girl.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos.

Hundeyin said that the incident happened on Sept. 3 in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.

He said that a complanant reported the case at the Elemoro Division and was transfered to the Gender Unit in Ikeja.

“The complainant reported that, while she was away, her four- year old niece was sexually assaulted by the suspect.

“The police visited the scene and recovered and registered some exhibits, ” he said.