Ondo man arrested for sexually assaulting minor

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, Bolaji Oluwasetire, for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl.

The suspect, who allegedly committed the offence at Ore, the headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state, was said to have attempted to kill himself after being caught in the act.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

According to the PPRO, the suspect had been taken to a hospital where he was receiving treatment after drinking a poisonous substance.

Ayanlade stated, “The Ondo State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the arrest of one Bolaji Oluwasetire ‘M’, of Osoro Area, Ore, over a disturbing case of indecent assault involving a minor.