Police Arrest Islamic Cleric In Kwara For Brutalising 10-Year-Old Boy

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of an Islamic cleric on Sunday for the alleged brutalisation of a 10-year-old boy under his care.

The arrest follows a report and subsequent public outcry over the grievous injuries inflicted on the young boy, reportedly a pupil at the cleric’s informal religious school. While specific details regarding the cleric’s identity and the exact location of the incident within Kwara State remain officially undisclosed by the police, sources indicate the boy suffered significant injuries consistent with physical assault.

The police action comes amid renewed public scrutiny and calls for stricter regulation of informal education centres and religious institutions across the country to prevent child abuse and protect minors from corporal punishment that crosses the line into brutality.

A police spokesperson confirmed the suspect is currently in custody and is undergoing interrogation. The police stated that a full investigation has commenced to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the brutalisation and assured the public that all individuals found culpable in the heinous act will be prosecuted under the relevant child protection laws. The brutalised boy is reportedly receiving medical treatment.