The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Osun State Command has arraigned three suspects in court for various offences, including assault and encroachment on government land.

The command also stated that one suspect has been detained in custody for alleged attempted rape.

This revelation was contained in a statement by the Osun NSCDC Commandant, Igbalawole Sotiyo, issued by the spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde in Osogbo on Monday.

Sotiyo in the statement said the Command took the action against the suspects, who were arrested for their alleged involvement in the criminal activities.

The statement reads in part, “A 31-year-old tailor was arraigned in a magistrate court in Osogbo for allegedly assaulting a 16-year-old girl by using a hot iron to burn her body.

“Investigation revealed that the 16-year-old girl was a customer to the suspect. She complained about a cloth which was not properly sewn, an argument ensued between the duo and the suspect used hot iron to burn different parts of the victim’s body.

“The suspect has been charged to court, where her fate will be determined.

“Two other suspects were arrested and arraigned in court for encroaching on government land at Oke-Osun area.
Investigation revealed that the suspects destroyed layout and pillars on the land and excavated sand using tippers.

“Investigations revealed that many tipper drivers have been going to the government land to excavate sand, selling it to unsuspecting members of the public.”

Commandant Sotiyo also revealed that a 22-year-old male was arrested for attempted rape.

The Osun NSCDC boss disclosed that the suspect tried to rape two ladies who were plucking pepper in a farm.

He added that one of them escaped and the other was subjected to physical assault.

“According to the suspect’s confessional statement, he saw two ladies plucking pepper in someone’s farm at Ita-Olokan, Osogbo and he challenged them why they were plucking the pepper, thereafter he told them, they would be handed over to law enforcement and the ladies started begging him, he later said he would have carnal knowledge of both of them as the only way not to be handed over to security personnel.

“According to the ladies, they struggled with him, in the process one escaped and he eventually pushed the other one to the ground.

“The suspect explained further that he didn’t have his way with the lady, he only laid on her and quickly ejaculated because he thought the other one that escaped might call on people around for help,” he said.

The Osun NSCDC boss, assured members of the public that the command is committed to rid the state of criminally-minded individuals.

“Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to the command, as we work together to maintain peace and security in the state,” the statement concluded.