Report by ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU; Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 45-year-old vehicle spare part dealer, Alhaji Ganiyu Kehinde, over alleged acts of homosexuality and the defilement of two teenage boys in lpata-Oloje area of Ilorin.
In a statement the command Public Relations officer, ASI Ayoola Michael says the incident was reported at the Gender Unit of the Command on the 14th of April, 2025, by the parents of the victims.
The statement says concerned members of the community, alleged that the suspect had been involved in repeated homosexual acts with two teenage boys (names withheld), aged 15 and 19.
According to it, preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect lured the victims with monetary gifts, giving them ₦500 on separate occasions after having carnal knowledge with them.
It explains that 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, of Ilorin.
It says the victims are currently undergoing medical and psychological assessments to support their recovery and the ongoing investigation.
The statement says 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.
