Lagos police arrest Igala community leader over alleged child defilement

Summary

Police in Lagos have arrested Muhammad Salifu, the Head of the Igala Community in Lagos, over a suspected child defilement case reported by Punch.

Highlights

• A family source said officers from the Lagos State Police Command Gender Unit arrested Salifu at his home in Lagos after a struggle with his associates.
• The source said police officers were injured during the attempt and backup was called from Ogudu Police Station.
• Punch reported earlier that Salifu was accused of raping a teenager in 2023; the family also alleged pregnancy-related complications and a death in the case.
• When contacted, the police spokesperson asked for details by WhatsApp but had not responded at the time of filing the report.
• A police source said Salifu remained in custody.