The Ogun State Government has announced the arrest of Ashafa Afelaja, a headmaster at a private school in Eyin Ogbe, for the alleged sexual assault of a female pupil.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stated that the arrest came after a concerned citizen reported the incident to the state government.
Adeleye confirmed that the perpetrator is in police custody, and the rescued child receiving medical care and psychological support.
The Minister stated that the ministry is working to ensure justice is served urging the public to report any cases of child abuse or domestic violence.
“Our rescue team has intervened in Adamo, Ikorodu, a border community, following reports of a school headmaster physically assaulting a young female pupil. While the perpetrator is presently within police custody, we are following up on the rescued child and mother for necessary attention and further action.
“We want to assure the public that the victim is receiving the necessary medical care and psychological support. The Ministry remains resolute in securing justice for all survivors of abuse and will continue to work with Law enforcement agencies to ensure swift and decisive action against perpetrators.
“We urge members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any cases of child abuse, domestic violence, and other forms of human maltreatment. We reaffirm that the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led- administration will continue to maintain zero tolerance for gender-based violence, child abuse and other form of domestic abuse,” Adeleye said.
