Police respond to petition over handling of rape case in Ijebu-Ode

The Ogun State Police Command has reacted to allegations of misconduct raised successful a petition concerning the handling of a rape lawsuit successful Ijebu Ode Ogun State, insisting that its officers followed owed process during the investigation.

The petition dated March 22, 2026, was submitted by the Safer Society for Children SSC Foundation and the Elegant Nurses Forum, ENF, accusing the constabulary of failing to decently support the victim.

In a connection issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the Command maintained that the lawsuit was handled professionally from the beginning.

According to the police, 4 suspects – Kalu Prosper, Oche Destiny, Adamu Paul and Adewusi Qudus – person already been charged to court, with the substance present earlier the judiciary.

“The probe of the alleged rape incidental successful Ijebu-Ode was conducted with the highest level of professionalism astatine each stage.

“The suspects person been formally charged to court, and the judiciary is actively handling the lawsuit to guarantee justness is served,” the connection read.

The Command besides addressed claims that the victi...