The Ogun State Government has announced the arrest of Mr. Ashafa Afelaja, the headmaster of a private school in Eyin Ogbe, Igode near Ogijo, for allegedly sodomising a female pupil.
State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye disclosed it in a statement this Monday saying that Afelaja was arrested following a tip-off from a concerned member of the public who reported the incident.
Adeleye said the Ministry’s rescue team swiftly intervened in Adamo, Ikorodu—a border community—after receiving reports that the school headmaster had physically assaulted the young pupil.
She confirmed that the suspect is currently in police custody, while the rescued child and her mother are receiving the necessary care and support.
“The victim is receiving medical attention and psychological support to aid her recovery,” Adeleye stated. “Our Ministry remains resolute in securing justice for survivors of abuse and will continue to work closely with law enforcement agencies to ensure swift and decisive action against perpetrators.”
Adeleye urged the public to remain vigilant and report any incidents of child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of maltreatment. She reiterated the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration’s zero tolerance for gender-based violence, child abuse, and all forms of domestic abuse.