A 51-year-old alleged child molester, Charles Ohanele, has been remanded in the federal correctional facility after he was accused of penetrating the anus of a seven-year-old boy in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital.

He was arraigned for unnatural offense, criminal and intimidation.

The police said the matter was reported by one Aremu Busayo of Government House Junction at GRA, who complained that while she was in her shop, her son (name withheld), came crying to her, complaining of pain in his anus.

"The boy, who was inconsolable, made the mother check his back, discovering bloodstain in his pant and bruises in his anus.

"During the investigation conducted at Juvenile Welfare Center Gender Child Protection Unit, it was revealed that Ohanele, popularly known as Papa, deceived the victim into his house by telling him to come and collect biscuits.

"The defendant had carnal knowledge of the boy inside his house and inflicting injuries on his anus which resulted in him bleeding through his anus and threatened to kill him if he discloses the incident to anyone," the police charge added.

The police prosecutor, DSP, Ologbonsaye, urged the court to remand the defendant, premising on the fact that the offense is not ordinarily bailable.

Magistrate Afusat Alege remanded the accused at Mandala correctional center and adjourned the matter till May 10, for further mention.