The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan in Lagos State has paraded a hotelier, simply identified as Macdonald Okpara, following his detention over allegations of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a male minor.

Zonal Public Relations Officer, CSP Umma Ayuba, paraded the suspect before newsmen at the Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos.

Ayuba confirmed that pictorial and video evidence have been recovered by the investigating team and would be tendered along other exhibits in court.

She said the suspect, who was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Ejigbo, Lagos, allegedly committed an act against the order of nature.

According to her, the development follows a petition dated Jan. 23, submitted to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, by the father of the 16-year-old victim.

“The petition alleged that the suspect engaged in unlawful sexual acts with the minor.

“Upon receipt of the petition, Fayoade assigned CSP. Bangajiya Uba to conduct a discreet investigation into the matter.

Giving details at the briefing, Ayuba said already, six victims allegedly defiled by the hotelier have been identified by detectives, and their experiences/encounters documented.

Ayuba said the zonal command intervened in the matter following a petition to the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Adegoke Fayoade, dated January 23 by the teenager’s father, Christian Edozie.

She said the man who wrote on behalf of his son, who was initially afraid to speak up due to threats by Okpara that he would run mad should he disclose what happened to anyone.

“Upon receipt of the petition, the Assistant Inspector General of Police assigned CSP Uba Bangajiya Adams to conduct a discreet investigation into the matter.

“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 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’ 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…”

Ayuba clarified that the medical report from Mirabel Centre which confirmed that the teenager had been abused was not doctored, adding that it remained authentic and not tampered with.

“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,” she added.

Meanwhile, Okpara denied the allegations claiming he was forced by the police to make his confessional statement.

He initially claimed he did not know the teenager as he was resident in Belgium but later admitted he took him to his house but didn’t defile him.

He also denied having unlawful canal knowledge of the victim or any other teenager, claiming he was a happily married man with beautiful children.

His claims were however punctured by the teenager who gave vivid account of what transpired and a clear description of Okpara’s private residence.

Another teenager who was also at the zonal headquarters said the suspect had lured him through a classmate and molested him on two occasions.

ARREST OF MD/CEO OF LEUVEN EMPIRE HOTEL AND SUITES, EJIGBO FOR OFFENCE AGAINST THE ORDER OF NATURE
The Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force hereby parades one Opara Macdonald (Male), the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Leuven Empire Hotel and Suites, Ejigbo, Lagos, following allegations of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a minor, an act against the order of nature.
This development follows a petition dated January 23, 2025, submitted to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, by one Edozie Christian (Male) of Isheri-Osun, Lagos, on behalf of his 16-year-old son, Chigozie Edozie (Male). The petition alleged that the suspect, Opara Macdonald, engaged in unlawful sexual acts with the minor.
Upon receipt of the petition, the Assistant Inspector General of Police assigned CSP Uba Bangajiya Adams to conduct a discreet investigation into the matter.
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 Chigozie Edozie 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.

CSP AYUBA TUNNI UMMA, anipr
ZONAL POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
ZONE 2 COMMAND HEADQUARTERS,
ONIKAN-LAGOS