Ekiti
The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has handed over a 28-year-old man accused of raping a seven-year-old girl in Ilawe Ekiti to the police for further investigation. The suspect, Olapade Ifeoluwa, was arrested after luring the child to his apartment under the pretense of watching a film. Neighbors intervened following the girl's cries, leading to the rescue and apprehension.
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The Ekiti Council of Elders has called for calm amid US President Donald Trump's designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged genocide against Christians. They dismissed the threats of sanctions and military deployment, attributing the move to economic motives. The elders expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu's diplomatic handling of the issue.