A lecturer in the Department of Business Management at the Covenant University, Ota, Dr. Stephen Ukenna, has been arrested for defiling a 17 years old student of the school.
The lecturer was arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command on March 11, 2021.
The 41 years old lecturer was arrested following a complaint lodged at Ota area command by the parents of the victim who reported that their daughter called them on phone from the school that she was invited by the lecturer to his office on the said date under the pretence that he wanted to plan a surprise birthday party for her close friend.
But on getting to the lecturer’s office, he locked the office door and forcefully had sex with her on top of the table in his office.
Upon the report, the Area Commander, Ota, Muyideen Obe swiftly deployed his team to the Covenant University where the randy lecturer was promptly arrested.
On interrogation, the suspect admitted having carnal knowledge of the victim, but was unable to give any reason for his action.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Edward Awolowo Ajogun, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspect to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation and diligent prosecution.
