Kwara NSCDC nabs 45-year-old man for alleged sodomy of teenage boys

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 45-year-old vehicle spare part dealer, Alhaji Ganiyu Kehinde, for allegedly engaging in acts of homosexuality and defilement of two teenage boys in the lpata-Oloje area of Ilorin the State capital.

The arrest is contained in a press release made available to Journalists in Ilorin by the image maker of the Kwara NSCDC Command, ASC 1 Ayoola Michael Shola.

According to the statement, the incident was reported at the Gender Unit of the Command on 14th of April, 2025, by the parents of the victims and concerned members of the community, who alleged that the suspect had been involved in repeated homosexual acts with two teenage boys aged 15 and 19 respectively.

Preliminary investigation according to the NSCDC revealed that the suspect lured the victims with monetary gifts, giving them ₦500 on separate occasions after having carnal knowledge with them.

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 the Oko-Olowo area, Ilorin.

For now, the victims are currently undergoing medical and psychological assessments to support their recovery and the ongoing investigation.

While the suspect denied all the 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.

Meanwhile, the Kwara NSCDC Commandant, Dr Umar Mohammed has emphasized that Sexual abuse, particularly against minors, is a grievous offense and a direct attack on the moral fabric of the society. Adding that the Corps is determined to ensure that justice is served, and that perpetrators of such heinous crimes are brought to book.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the NSCDC to protecting the rights and safety of children, youth, and other vulnerable groups in the society.