A 40 years old man has been arrested by the Lagos State Police for allegedly having carnal knowledge of a seven-year-old pupil in Oworo Area of the state.

According to reports, the suspect, simply identified as one Wale, is a neighbour to the victim’s mother at Precious Seed close, Oworo where the incident happened.

It was gathered that Wale had been raping the girl for a while, but the victim’s mother refused to take a decisive action.

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However, things were escalated, yesterday, after other neighbours heard the cry of the victim, Esther.

Wale was promptly arrested and dragged to the Alonge police station, Oworo.

The girl was thereafter rushed to the hospital.

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