Man arrested over alleged sexual assault of six year old girl in Ogun

A man has reportedly been arrested following an allegation of sexual assault involving a six year old girl at Odo Pako Akeja in Ogun State.

According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred on Sunday, October 4, after the suspect was said to have visited the area to pray.

The eyewitness alleged that the man later approached the child and engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with her before residents reportedly intervened and apprehended him.

The suspect was subsequently handed over to the police, according to the eyewitness.

The allegations have not been independently verified, and details of the police investigation were not immediately available.

The suspect is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.

Authorities are expected to investigate the allegation and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.