A-49-year-old man, Opara Macdonald, has narrated to the Police how he sodomised a-16-year-old boy in his home in Lagos.
The suspect confessed to the alleged crime during investigation by the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force following a complaint to the Police by the victim’s father, Edozie Christian.
The suspect, who claimed he is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Ejigbo, Lagos, initially denied having unlawful carnal knowledge of a minor, an act against the order of nature.
But information obtained from a Police source showed the suspect admitting the crime.
According to Mr. Opara, “I swear with my life that it’s only sex that I had with him, (Names Withheld) that I never use him for any ritual. I swear in the name of my late parents that are on the grave.
“I swear with my children, (Names withheld) that I never did anything ritual, it was just sex. If I do it, let God take away my life and my generations.
“I am telling you the truth, Officer.
“It’s only sex I had.
“My money is clean. I worked in Belgium…. Only sex, I swear with my life.
He told investigator that he had sex with the minor on two occasions.
The suspect said his confession was not made under duress.
When he was interrogated about whether he was a ritualist, Opara replied: “I’m making a sincere confession that I didn’t use anybody for any ritual in this life and I will never do it. I never went to a native doctor since I was born and I will never go to a native doctor till the end of my life…It’s only sex,” Opara admitted.
He told the Police officer that the alleged crime scene was his house at Oshoba Street and not his hotel.
In his word, “I never did anything in my hotel since I built the hotel. It’s in the house, it’s not in the hotel. You know now, he told you during his explanation. He explained how the house was now.”
Meanwhile, the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force paraded him sometime last week following a petition received and dated January 23, 2025, which was submitted to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, by one Edozie Christian ‘m’ of Isheri-Osun, Lagos, on behalf of his 16-year-old son.
In the petition, the suspect was said to have engaged in unlawful sexual acts with the complaint’s son.
The Police swung into action upon receipt of the petition, as the Assistant Inspector General of Police assigned CSP Uba Bangajiya Adams to conduct a discreet investigation into the matter.
A communication signed by CSP Umma Ayuba, Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 2 Onikan, Lagos stated that “The victim, initially fearful of speaking out due to threats allegedly made by the suspect, confided in his mother. He recounted that Opara Macdonald warned him that disclosing the incident would result in his losing his sanity. Reassured by his mother, the victim detailed how the suspect had taken him from the hotel in his vehicle to his residence at No. 4B, Oshoba Street, Akowonjo-Egbeda, Lagos, where he was forcefully subjected to unlawful sexual acts. Following the incident, the suspect allegedly provided the victim with a bottle of Lucozade Boost and a cash sum of Five Thousand Naira (₦5,000.00).
“Upon this revelation, the victim’s parents reported the matter to the Isheri-Osun Police Division. Investigative actions were initiated, but rather than cooperating with law enforcement, the suspect refused to honour police invitations and instead attempted to manipulate the process. Seeking to evade justice, he escalated the matter to the Zone 2 Command Headquarters, where he was subsequently apprehended.
“To ascertain the veracity of the claims, the victim underwent medical examination at Mirabel Medical Centre. Additionally, a close friend of the victim, who was present at the hotel on the day of the incident, corroborated the allegations. This friend confirmed that the suspect had been engaging in unlawful acts with the victim and had also attempted a similar act with him, which he resisted. He further presented recorded telephone conversations, chat histories, and video evidence filmed by the victim within the suspect’s residence using the suspect’s own phone.Initially, the suspect denied knowing the victim.
However, when confronted with evidence, he admitted to taking the 16 year old boy to his residence.
“Furthermore, it is important to note that the suspect allegedly threatened the victim with psychological harm should he reveal the incident, and since making his confession, the victim has exhibited signs of mental distress.
“Investigations also uncovered unprofessional conduct by the initial Investigating Police Officer (IPO), who removed a key witness’s statement from the case file before transferring it to the Zone 2 Command Headquarters. The IPO has since been detained and is undergoing disciplinary procedures.
“Contrary to certain media reports, the medical report from Mirabel Medical Centre remains authentic and has not been tampered with in any way. The victim is currently receiving medical care, and upon completion of investigations, the suspect will be formally charged in court.
“The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command, urges parents and guardians to remain vigilant, closely monitor their children’s activities, and provide guidance to protect them from harmful influences.”
