The Ondo State Police Command has arrested one Azeez Lamidi, a 49-year-old resident of No. 64 Eegun, Akoko, for allegedly def!ling a 14-year-old girl and inducing her abortion through the administration of drugs.
The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ayanlade Olushola, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
According to the PPRO, the incident was reported on October 9, 2025, by the victim’s father, Salami ‘m’ at the Ogbagi Police Station.
Salami disclosed that his daughter began bleeding profusely from her private part while attempting to defecate.
“She was immediately rushed to the nearest hospital in Ogbagi-Akoko, where medical personnel confirmed that she had recently undergone a drug-induced abortion,” the statement read.
“Upon interrogation, the victim revealed that the suspect had been s3xually abusing her repeatedly. When he discovered she was pregnant, he allegedly gave her drugs that led to the abortion.
“The victim has since been referred to the State Specialist Hospital, Igbatoro, for comprehensive medical care, while the suspect remains in police custody pending further investigation.
“Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, CP Adebowale Lawal, psc, mnips has since directed that the case be transferred to the Command’s Gender Unit for discreet and thorough investigation.
“He condemned in strong terms the rising cases of child s3xual abuse and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring justice is served.”