Popular Nollywood actor, Olarenwaju James, aka Baba Ijesha, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly defiling a minor.

According to Police Public Relations Officer, CSP, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the case of defilement was reported by one Princess Adekola Adekanya at Sabo Police Station.

He says the case has been transferred to the Gender Unit of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in Yaba, for proper investigation.

Adejobi notes that based on preliminary findings, the suspect started sexually assaulting the victim, 14 years, since she was seven years old.

“The suspect confessed to the crime and was also captured by a CCTV camera in the house of the complainant,” he said.

Adejobi said the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, had ordered for proper investigation as he promised to do justice in the matter.