NSCDC arrests father, grandfather for raping 13-year-old daughter/granddaughter

The Osun command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a father and a grandfather for defiling their 13-year-old daughter/granddaughter.
Adigun Daniel, spokesperson for the NSCDC, who disclosed this in a statement issued in Osogbo on Monday, said that the suspects were arrested on Friday.
“The corps received a tip-off from an informant who disclosed that the girl opened up to her that the grandfather and father have been having carnal knowledge of her.
“The corps immediately swung to action and arrested the father,” Mr Adigun stated.
“Upon investigation, the girl said that her father had been having carnal knowledge of her since two years ago. She also said that she had been living with her maternal grandmother at the age of three before she was taken to her paternal grandfather at the age of five.
“She said that her father and mother are separated and that was why she was entrusted to the care of her grandparents at different times.
“The girl also stated that at some point, she was molested by her grandfather but she could not stick to her allegation, owing to the fact that she was still living with him,” the NSCDC spokesperson said.
The suspects have, however, denied their involvement in the act.
Mr Adigun said the corps had given custody of the girl to the state Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, pending the conclusion of investigations into the matter.
The spokesperson said the NSCDC commandant in the state, Emmanuel Ocheja, had directed that investigation be carried out on the matter.
He said the girl was psychologically disturbed to give a vivid account of her ordeal, adding, however, that the corps would scoop out useful information to help her.
More from Peoples Gazette

Showbiz
Petition to stop Will Smith, Jada from granting further interviews surpasses 70% target
The petition has gotten over 1500 signatures.

Economy
Profit Taking: NGX ends November on N12 billion loss
The market capitalisation inched lower by 0.05 per cent to close at N22.566 trillion from N22.578 trillion on Monday.

Abuja
FG takes ownership of 1,500 impounded motorcycles in Abuja
The Directorate of Road Transport Services in the FCT said additional 700 motorcycles were undergoing the process of court forfeiture.

Lagos
Sanwo-Olu’s invitation disrespectful, a joke: Falz
The musician said police brutality and violation of rights persist across Lagos while Mr Sanwo-Olu turns a blind eye.

States
Gov. Matawalle presents N160 billion 2022 budget for Zamfara
The figure is higher than the revised 2021 budget of N117 billion by 36 per cent.

Showbiz
Mr Macaroni rejects Sanwo-Olu’s invitation to stage peaceful walk
The thespian said “genuine peacemaking will begin by first implementing the recommendations of the panel.”