Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Sunday arrested a 48-year-old father of two, Femi Onifade, for allegedly defiling his two daughters.
The NSCDC state commandant, Mr Philip Ayuba, said Onifade defiled his two daughters, aged six and nine.
Ayuba explained that the command’s Anti-Human Trafficking and illegal Migration Unit arrested Onifade, based on intelligence gathering.
The commandant said that the operatives arrested Onifade, residing at 27 Liberty Hospital Road, Oluwatuyi, Akure when they were informed about the crime he allegedly committed.
Ayuba said the arrest was facilitated by the assistance of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi.
He said “during initial interrogations, the suspect denied the allegations. However, we gathered that there had been a long-term disagreement between the man and his wife as a result of constant molestations and maltreatment.
“Onifade Femi always seize the opportunity of his wife’s absence to harass the minors sexually. It was revealed that few days ago, the suspect bought a bottle of soft drink, mixed a powdery substance in it and gave the kids to drink.
“Onifade Femi went further to caress the kids and suck their private parts. Neighbours reflected on hearing the wailing of the children throughout the night after sending out their mother,” he added.
According to Ayuba, medical reports from the Federal Medical Centre, Akure revealed that the two kids have lost their hymen and their private parts deeply opened.
The commandant said that the suspect would be charged to court soon.
He said that the command was keen on eradicating all forms of criminal tendencies and social vices in the state.