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POLICE FOIL PLAN BY ONDO FATHER TO MARRY OFF 15-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER. (PHOTO).


 Police foil plan by Ondo father to marry off 15-year-old daughter


A father identified as Ayoola Sunday has been arrested while planning to marry off his 15-year-old daughter to 52 -year-old man Asere popularly known as “Santo” in Idoani, Ose Local Government Area of the state.

The father of the bride was arrested alongside his son, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, the command’s spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday in Akure.

Ayanlade, who said that the incident happened on Aug. 28 at about 6:53p.m, disclosed that the marriage was foiled following the swift response of the police.

“The DPO, Idoani Division, received a report from a community leader, that a 15-year-old girl was about to be given out in marriage to one Asere Sunday ‘M’, aged 52 years, popularly known as “Santo.”

“Acting swiftly on this intelligence, operatives were deployed to the venue, where they successfully rescued the victim.

“Police arrested the principal suspect, Asere Sunday a.k.a. “Santo,” along with his son, Asere Kehinde ‘M’, aged 22 years, and the victim’s father, Ayoola Sunday ‘M’.

“The rescued victim was immediately taken to the Reference Hospital, Igbatoro Road, Akure, for medical examination and proper care.

“During preliminary interrogation, the suspect, Asere Sunday “Santo,” confessed to arranging the marriage.

“The suspect admitted that he(Santo) had offered money to the victim’s father in exchange for his daughter’s hand in marriage, with plans already in place to conduct traditional marriage rites,” he said.

Ayanlade explained that the father of the minor claimed that financial hardship influenced his decision to marry off his daughter.

According to him, the suspects are currently in police custody, and will be investigated and prosecuted to serve as a deterrent to others.

He urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to safeguard children under their care and resist compromising their future on the grounds of poverty or any other factor.

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