by Kemisola Filani

A 16-year-old SS1 student, Abdulateef Asamu has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police command for robbing and raping his neighbor, a 52-year-old woman at Lambe area of Ajuwon, Ogun state.

Tribune reports that Abdulateef, the first son of his parents, broke into the woman’s home on the night of January 18, threatened her with a weapon and demanded that she hand over all her money to him.

He not only took about N16,500 from her but further asked her to lie down so he could have sex with her.

He lied to the woman that he had his gang outside her home who would come in if she didn’t obey him. Out of fear, the woman who was alone at home, agreed and he proceeded to rape her.

Unknown to him, the woman had recognized him as her neighbour’s teenage son. The next morning, she called her husband to tell him what had happened and the husband immediately reported the case at the Ajuwon police station. Abdulateef was immediately arrested.

Upon interrogation, the teenage suspect blamed evil spirits for his actions:

“I am in SSS 1 at a high school in Ogun State. I live at Lambe area, Ajuwon with my parents. I am the first born and I have three younger ones. On January 18, 2015, at about 1a.m., I went to my neighbour’s house to rob and rape. I never knew she recognised me. I have never carried out robbery before that day. I don’t know made me do it but I believe I was propelled by an evil spirit. I entered through the main door which was usually not locked. The residence was uncompleted. I met the woman sleeping. She was naked as she slept and the sight aroused me. I woke her up and asked her to bring all the money she had. I was holding a rod and I told her that my other gang members were outside, threatening her to cooperate or she would be dealt with. She handed over N16,500 to me, after which I ordered to lie on the bed. I climbed her and had sex with her. After about five minutes, I stood up and left for my house. On the third day, the woman’s husband called me and warned me not to pass through his compound again as he wanted to sprinkle charms around his compound. I later saw policemen who were brought to arrest me. I confessed to my parents. I used N5,000 to buy a phone but it was not good so I returned it. I used the remaining to eat and entertain friends.” he said.

The Ogun state police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi confirmed the arrest.