By Tobi Adetunji
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Olarenwaju James aka Baba Ijesha, a popular Nollywood actor for defiling a minor.
The 48-year-old Ace comedian was said to have been arrested following a former report made on Monday by one Princess Adekola Adekanya at Sabo Police station.
In a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police CP Hakeem Odumosu, said the Police is armed with ample evidence and the suspect had confessed to the crime.
The Police said, “Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was 7 year old.
“The suspect had confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.
“He has since been transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation.
Odumosu, promised that justice will be served as appropriate in the matter.