The Ogun State Police Command has stated that it has arrested a person, Adekunle Odukaye, for allegedly assaulting his three-year-old son at Oke Baale, Ado-Odo/Ota native authorities space of Ogun State.
The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, made this recognized in an announcement issued to newsmen on Sunday in Abeokuta.
Odutola defined that on February 28, 2025, the Command turned conscious of a disturbing viral video depicting an grownup male brutally kicking and maltreating a minor, an act that sparked public outrage and widespread concern.
She stated the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, instantly ordered an investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the stunning incident.
Odutola stated that following swift motion by the Sango Ota Divisional Police Officer (DPO), a industrial motorcyclist was arrested and upon interrogation, confirmed that he was the organic father of the kid within the video.
Odutola stated that the command in collaboration with medical professionals ensured that the assaulted baby went by means of a complete medical examination.
She defined that the examination included a head scan and bone X-rays at a good hospital in Ikeja, Lagos, to evaluate any inner accidents sustained from the abuse.
“Moreover, the suspect has been subjected to a scientific analysis, {and professional} assessments have beneficial therapeutic remedy and rehabilitation,” she stated.
Odutola reiterated that the command remained dedicated to justice and baby safety, including that upon the conclusion of the investigation, the suspect could be charged to courtroom for prosecution.
She stated that the command acknowledged the general public’s concern and emotional response to the video, and guaranteed everybody that each one mandatory measures had been being taken to make sure the protection and well-being of the kid.
Odutola urged the general public and social media customers to stay calm and permit due course of to take its course, because the command would proceed to work tirelessly to guard the susceptible and uphold justice within the society.
She reiterated the command zero-tolerance stance on baby abuse, home violence and all types of cruelty to minors. (NAN)
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