Confirming his arrest, the police spokesperson in the state, Omolola Odutola, said the incident was reported to the command by the father of the child.
She stated that the suspect, who was also suspected to have impregnated the minor, on interrogation, confessed to the crime.
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Odutola said the matter will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department once the preliminary investigation is completed.
Odutola disclosed that the child had been immediately taken to the hospital for medical examination.