Etim Ekpimah
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Olarenwaju James ‘m,’ 48, aka Baba Ijesha, popular Nollywood actor over an alleged defilement of a minor.
It was learnt that the case of defilement was reported on April 19, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya, ‘f’, at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said on Thursday that based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years old, since she was seven years old.
“The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant,” Adejobi said.
He added that the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for proper investigation into the matter, and promised that justice would be served appropriately.