POLICE WARN AGAINST ‘SOCIAL MEDIA VERDICTS’ ON RAPE CASES

The Ogun State Police Command has cautioned members of the public against reaching conclusions or passing verdicts on rape allegations through social media before proper investigations and court proceedings are concluded.

The command said allegations of sexual offences should be handled through established legal procedures rather than public judgment on social media platforms.

The police warned that premature conclusions could undermine investigations, prejudice ongoing cases and potentially deny both complainants and suspects a fair process.

The command urged members of the public to allow investigators and the courts to establish the facts of each case and determine culpability based on evidence.

It also reiterated its commitment to investigating allegations of sexual offences and ensuring that anyone found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law.