Islamic Cleric Arrested for Brutalising 10-Year-Old Boy in Kwara!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
A self-proclaimed Islamic cleric, Folorunsho Olaoti, has been arrested by police in Kwara State for allegedly brutalising a 10-year-old boy who was under his care in the Akerebiata area of Ilorin East LGA.
What We Know:
- The young victim reportedly sustained multiple injuries after repeated physical abuse by the cleric, who allegedly accused the boy of stealing.
- Concerned neighbours alerted the Kwara State Police Command, which led to Olaoti’s arrest over the weekend.
- The boy is currently receiving medical treatment at a government facility, while investigations are ongoing.
Quote:
“This case is deeply troubling. No justification exists for inflicting such harm on a child,”— SP Ejire Adeyemi, Kwara Police PRO
Why It Matters:
- Cases of abuse by guardians—especially under the guise of religious or moral discipline—remain a serious concern in parts of Nigeria.
- This incident raises fresh questions about child welfare enforcement in informal religious learning settings like Quranic schools.
- It underscores the need for broader education on child rights and reporting mechanisms in communities.
What to Watch:
- Whether charges will be formally filed and if the suspect will be prosecuted.
- Reactions from Islamic clerical associations or child advocacy groups in Kwara.
- Steps by the state government to improve oversight of informal child custody and learning arrangements.
Sources:
- Kwara Police Command Update – Oct. 19, 2025
- Daily Trust – “Cleric Arrested for Child Abuse in Ilorin”
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Kwara Zonal Office
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