The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested a popular Nollywood actor, Olarenwaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha.
In a statement released by its Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, titled 'Lagos police arrest, investigate popular Nollywood actor for defilement' on Wednesday, April 22, reads in part;
“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Olarenwaju James ‘male’ 48, aka Baba Ijesha, popular Nollywood actor for defiling a minor
“The case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya ‘female’ at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation."
The statement added that based on preliminary findings, Baba Ijesha fondly called, started sexually assaulting the 14-years-old victim.
It was also stated that he confessed to the crime and he was caught on a CCTV camera in the house of the complaint.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Commisoner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for proper investigation on the matter.
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