The
police in Lagos State have arrested a 32-year-old gardener, Abeng Oji, for
allegedly raping his boss’ daughter, Temitope (pseudonym), six years, inside a
bathroom. It was learnt that the suspect lived with the victim’s family in
Ologolo Community in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos.
It
was gathered that the victim’s parents had gone for a church vigil on January
30, 2016, leaving her and the gardener at home. Around 6am the next day when
the couple had yet to come back, Oji reportedly entered Temitope’s room under
false pretences that he wanted to charge his mobile phone.
A
Punch correspondent gathered that he initiated a chat with the kid and started
making advances to her, which she resisted.
It
was learnt that the suspect overpowered her and dragged her into a bathroom in
the apartment, where he allegedly had sex with her.
He
was said to have warned her against revealing the act to the parents,
threatening that she would face dire consequences if she did.
However,
trouble started when Temitope reportedly yelled and complained of pains as her
mother touched her private parts while she was bathing her.
After
prodding, she was said to have divulged the secret to her mother. The case was
reported at the Ilasan Police Division, leading to Oji’s arrest.
A
source told Punch Metro that the suspect was also learning horticulture at
Temitope’s father’s firm. He was subsequently arraigned on one count of rape on
Wednesday before an Igbosere Magistrate’s Court by a police prosecutor,
Inspector Azu Feddy.
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