NSCDC nabs 45-year-old vehicle spare part dealer for alleged sodomy of teenage boys in Kwara
A 45-year-old vehicle spare part dealer, Alhaji Ganiyu Kehinde has been arrested by the operatives of the Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly engaging in acts of homosexuality and the defilement of two teenage boys (name withheld) in lpata-Oloje, Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement by command’s spokesman Ayoola Micheal Shola, the incident was reported at the Gender Unit of the Command on the 14th of April, 2025, by the parents of the victims and concerned members of the community, who alleged that the suspect had been involved in repeated homosexual acts with two teenage boys (aged 15 and 19).
The statement furthered that the investigation revealed that the suspect lured the victims with monetary gifts, giving them ₦500 on separate occasions after having carnal knowledge with them.
“The victims further disclosed that the suspect sexually assaulted them through anal intercourse multiple times, both at his residence and in an uncompleted building located in Oko-Olowo area, Ilorin.
“The victims are currently undergoing medical and psychological assessments to support their recovery and the ongoing investigation, the statement added
“While the suspect denied all allegations of sexual penetration, he admitted allowing the boys to sleep on his chest, describing the interaction as harmless.
“The suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the ongoing investigation, in accordance with legal provisions,” the statement added.
The Kwara NSCDC Boss, Dr Umar JG mohammed, while emphasizing that Sexual abuse, particularly against minors, is a grievous offense and a direct attack on the moral fabric of our society, said the Command was determined to ensure that justice is served, and that perpetrators of such heinous crimes are brought to book.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the NSCDC to protecting the rights and safety of children, youth, and other vulnerable groups in society.
