Crime
18-Year-Old Detained For Allegedly Molesting Two-Year-Old In Delta State
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the detention of an 18-year-old, Oghenetejiri Kosini, for allegedly molesting his landlady’s two-year-old daughter in Okpe Local Government Area.
The incident, which occurred on December 12, 2024, reportedly took place while the child’s mother, who owns the compound, was outside.
The suspect allegedly sneaked into the house to perpetrate the act.
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Kosini was arrested and detained, but his release on Christmas Eve without charges has sparked outrage.
Delta-based human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, raised concerns over the alleged mishandling of the case by the police.
In a Facebook post on Monday, January 6, 2024, Joe accused the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Orerokpe and the Investigating Police Officer (IPO) of attempting to cover up the case.
According to him, the IPO pressured the child’s mother to settle out of court and failed to provide a medical form for evidence collection.
Joe wrote, “Dear DPO Orerokpe, this two-year-old child was allegedly brutally defiled by one eighteen-year-old, Oghenetejiri Kosini, on the 12th of December, 2024. The mother of the child, who is the landlady, was busy outside when the boy allegedly entered the house to carry out this heinous act.
“However, he was arrested and brought to your division, but the IPO ended up begging the woman for settlement, despite her quest for justice for her daughter.
“In a quest to frustrate the investigations, the IPO also allegedly refused to give them a form to go for a medical check-up at the general hospital. The excuse was that the boy admitted to the act in his statement.”
Joe further criticized the reliance on the suspect’s confessional statement without conducting thorough investigations.
“Where on earth would the police condescend to a level of not carrying out proper investigation, holding to the confessional statement alone of a suspect that could be denied in court tomorrow?” he asked.
Joe alleged that Kosini was released on December 24, 2024, without due legal process, despite the victim’s mother obtaining all necessary medical and legal documentation for prosecution.
He called on the police to re-arrest the suspect and transfer the case to the Delta State Command’s Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (CIID) for proper handling.
“I wish to urge the police to, in the interest of justice, re-arrest the said suspect and transfer same to the Delta State Command CIID for investigations and prosecution.
“Na beg I dey, because we all go soon dance naked for market square if justice is not done,” Joe warned, adding that he would release further details soon.
Responding to the allegations, the Delta State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed on Wednesday that Kosini is currently in custody. “The suspect is in custody, please,” Edafe stated.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, until April 15 and 16.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment on Tuesday after the prosecution requested more time to prepare for the trial.
During the court session, lead prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that he had only recently been assigned to handle the case and needed additional time to consult with witnesses.
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“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses,” Kehinde told the court while asking for a new hearing date.
Counsel for the defendants, Shuaibu Arua (SAN), did not oppose the request for adjournment.
Following the application, Justice Abdulmalik granted the request and fixed April 15 and 16 for the continuation of the trial.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier arraigned the former justice minister and his son on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms.
According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, Malami was accused of allegedly aiding terrorism financing by failing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to him while he served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The defendants were also accused of illegally storing firearms and ammunition at their residence located in Gesse Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State without lawful authority.
Items allegedly recovered include a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended Redstar AAA 5’20 cartridges.
The alleged offences are said to violate provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as the Firearms Act, 2004.
The trial is expected to continue in April when the court begins full hearing of the case.
A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.
The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.
While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.
The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.
The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.
In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.
A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.
The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.
She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.
He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.
Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.
This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.
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