One Michael Chinedu has beeen apprehended over the alleged defilement of a nine-year-old girl in Ondo state.
The 42-year-old suspect was arrested by operatives of the State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun Corps.
According to regional security outfit, the incident happened at the Oke-Ijebu axis of Akure metropolis, the state capital.
The Commander of Amotekun in the state, Adetunji Adeleye, announced the development on Thursday.
He said the suspect, a father of three, lured the underage girl to his room and had carnal knowledge of her.
Adetunji disclosed that Chinedu tied the legs and hands of the adolescent before committing the crime.
Meanwhile, Chinedu, who denied raping the young girl, said he did not penetrate but only inserted his finger into her private parts.
While parading the suspect at the headquarters of the corps in the state, the commander also disclosed that two persons who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Oge community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state had been rescued.
The victims, Monday John and Daisi Oloye, were said to have been attacked and dragged away from the village into the forest by gunmen.
The Amotekun Commander, however, said the suspects would be arraigned before the court after the conclusion of the investigation.