Lagos Police charge 60-year-old man for drugging, raping 24-year-old woman

The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 60-year-old man, Ajayi Femi, on charges of rape after allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a 24-year-old woman.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the case was first reported on August 22, 2025, by the victim’s sister at the Meiran Police Station before it was transferred to the Command’s Gender Unit for further investigation.

Investigators revealed that the suspect spiked the survivor’s drink, leaving her unconscious, before unlawfully engaging in sexual intercourse with her without consent. Medical examinations conducted during the investigation corroborated the survivor’s account, while the suspect reportedly made a confessional statement.

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Femi has since been arraigned in court, where he was remanded in prison custody pending the next adjourned date.

Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, reaffirmed the Command’s zero tolerance for sexual violence, assuring residents that justice would be pursued in the case.

“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to ensuring justice for survivors of sexual offences and to safeguarding all residents of Lagos State,” CP Jimoh said.

He further urged members of the public to promptly report cases of sexual and gender-based violence to the Family Support Units across divisions and area commands for immediate action.