Man Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Pregnant Woman With Intellectual Disability in Ondo
By Chibuzo Obidike
A 40 year old married man identified as Tomiwa has been arrested in Ondo State over the alleged rape of a 20 year old married woman with intellectual disability in Ore, Odigbo Local Government Area.
The woman, who is reportedly four months pregnant, was allegedly assaulted on September 9, 2026, at Ajegunle Street, Ore.
The incident was disclosed by the Chairman of the Ondo State Agency for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities, Princess Folashade Arise, who said the matter was reported by a concerned elder in the community.
Princess Arise said she contacted the Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force in Ore, ACP Femi Iwasoku, following the report. The Area Commander subsequently directed the Divisional Police Officer of Ore Division to take action.
She said police intervention led to the immediate arrest of the suspect, while the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident are expected to be investigated by the appropriate authorities.
