The traditional ruler of Laaagba community in Ondo East Local Government Area in Ondo State, Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo ,has been arrested by the operatives of the state police command for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl .
The State Police Command , which confirmed the development on Thursday, 26 June, 2025, said the monarch lured the girl into his house in the community and harboured her in the house for two weeks, where he allegedly harassed her sexually.
According to source, the victim was allegedly lured to the house of the traditional ruler by a yet to be identified commercial motorcycle rider in the community, adding that the suspect allegedly kept her in his house for two weeks and fed her with pap, while he assaulted her sexually on a daily basis.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr Olayinka Ayanlade, who confirmed the arrest of the suspect, said the matter had been transferred to the state headquarters of the command.
The case has been transferred to the headquarters, and a thorough investigation is ongoing, ”Ayanlade said.
