A 45-year-old woman named Adeoye Taiwo has been detained by the Ogun State Police Command on suspicion of seriously hurting her 13-year-old niece, Adeoye Modinat, in the state’s Ijebu Imusin region.

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a statement.

Babaseyi claims that the incident happened at No. 13, Odomogun Area, Imusin, on April 13 at around 3:30 p.m.

Detectives assigned to the division responded right away after the incident was reported to the police.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly poured hot water on the victim, who resides with her, resulting in severe burns on parts of the victim’s body.

Upon receiving the report, detectives swiftly visited the scene, rescued the victim, and ensured her immediate transfer to a medical facility, where she is currently receiving treatment.

The suspect has been arrested and is presently in police custody undergoing interrogation.

She will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The Ogun State Police Command condemned, in strong terms, all forms of violence and abuse against children and reiterated its unwavering commitment to protecting vulnerable members of society