Lagos Police Arrest Father for Alleged Defilement of Daughters and Nab 3 Suspects for Gang-Raping 15-Year-Old Girl

Lagos Police Arrest Father for Alleged Defilement of Daughters and Nab 3 Suspects for Gang-Raping 15-Year-Old Girl

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a 39-year-old man, Best Orji, for allegedly defiling his two biological daughters, aged 12 and 14, in the Surulere area of Lagos. The suspect's wife reported the case to the police on April 30, 2025, alleging that her husband had sexually assaulted their daughters.

*Key Developments in the Case:*

- *Arrest and Investigation*: Best Orji was arrested after his wife's report, and a medical examination was conducted on the victims at a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).

- *Arraignment*: The suspect was arraigned in court on May 9, 2025, for defilement under Section 137 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

In a separate incident, the police arrested three suspects, Awali Alabi (20), Saliu Anafi (18), and Basit Nurudeen (16), for allegedly gang-raping a 15-year-old girl in the Amukoko area of Lagos. The victim reported that one Kalid invited her to Yusuf Esan area, where she was forcefully raped by Kalid and seven other men.

*Update on the Gang-Rape Case:*

- *Arrests*: Three suspects are in custody, while five others are still at large.

- *Investigation*: The suspects in custody are assisting the police with useful information to apprehend the fleeing suspects.

- *Medical Care*: The survivor has received medical examination and treatment at General Hospital, Suru-Alaba, Amukoko ¹ ².

The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to reducing crime and ensuring justice is served ¹.