The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested popular nollywood actor, Olarenwaju James, aka Baba Ijesha for defiling a 14-year-old girl.
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement on Thursday, April 22, said the 48-year-old actor was arrested after the case reported at Sabo Police Station by one Princess Adekola on April 19.
The statement titled ‘Lagos police arrest, investigate popular Nollywood actor for defilement’, read
“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Olarenwaju James ‘male’ 48, aka Baba Ijesha, popular Nollywood actor for defiling a minor.
“The case of defilement was reported on 19th April, 2021 by one Princess Adekola Adekanya ‘female’ at Sabo Police Station and transferred to the Gender Unit of the State CID, Panti, Yaba Lagos for proper investigation
“Based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was seven years old. The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has ordered for proper investigation as he promised to do justice in the matter.”
Baba Ijesha is a popular actor, who also doubles as a producer.
He has featured in over 200 films and some television series.
