Police arrest popular Nollywood actor, Baba Ijesha over alleged defilement

By ECHONEWS

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 48 years old popular Yoruba actor, Olarenwaju James aka Baba Ijesha, for allegedly defiling a minor.

In a statement on Thursday, the police spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya ‘f’ at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation

He said: “Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was 7 year old. The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.

“The Commissioner of Police,Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for proper investigation as he promised to do justice in the matter.”