The Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arraigned three suspects before a magistrate court for various offences, including assault, attempted rape, and illegal encroachment on government land. One additional suspect remains in custody.
Speaking on the development, the State Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, said the arrests and arraignments underscore the command’s resolve to tackle criminal activities across the state.
According to a press release signed by the CDPRO, NSCDC Osun State Command, ASC Kehinde Adeleke, a 31-year-old tailor was charged with assault for allegedly using a hot iron to burn a 16-year-old customer during an argument over a poorly sewn garment. The victim sustained burns on different parts of her body, and the matter has been taken before the court for determination.
In a separate case, a 22-year-old man was arrested for attempted rape. Investigations revealed that he allegedly attacked two women plucking pepper on a farm in the Ita-Olokan area of Osogbo. One of the victims managed to escape, while the other was physically assaulted. The suspect, in his confessional statement, admitted laying on the victim and ejaculating without penetration before fleeing, fearing that the escaped woman might alert others.
Meanwhile, two other suspects were arraigned for illegally encroaching on government land at Oke-Osun. They were accused of destroying layout pillars and excavating sand from the site for sale. The NSCDC disclosed that tipper drivers had been frequenting the area to illegally mine sand for unsuspecting buyers.
Commandant Sotiyo assured the public of the corps’ unwavering commitment to rid the state of criminal elements and urged residents to promptly report any suspicious activities to the command.
