The Lagos State Police
Command has arrested one Tolu Olaoye, a lawyer, over an alleged consistent
violent abuse to house-help.
The domestic help is
15-year-old, they lived at Abigail Opebiyi at 5, El Shaddai Crescent, near
Unique Estate in Baruwa, Ipaja area.
Spokesman of the Police
Command, Mr Chike Oti, who confirmed the arrest yesterday to newsmen, said the
arrest followed the order of the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Edgal
Imohimi.Oti said the suspect, who was alleged to be in the habit of abusing her
house-help, inflicted serious injury on her, which attracted the attention of
the Police boss.
“The CP, known for his
prompt actions on all issues concerning domestic violence and abuse, was moved
with compassion on seeing the picture of the victim trending on the Internet
with a deep cut on her forehead.
“The cut was allegedly
inflicted on her by the said female lawyer, Tolu Olaoye. He immediately ordered
operatives of the Command to rescue the victim and fish out the suspect.
“This order was carried out
diligently and the suspect is now undergoing interrogation at the Gender
Section of the Police Command in the state.“
The suspect will be charged
to court on Monday,” he said.
(Guardian)
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