Canada-Based Nigerian Charged Over Alleged Child Sexual Assault in Toronto

Canada-Based Nigerian Charged Over Alleged  Sexual Assault in Toronto
A Canada-based Nigerian, Idris Olajide Oladejo, has been charged with sexual afsault and sexual interference following an alleged incident involving a child at a grocery store in Toronto.
According to the Toronto Police Service, the incident allegedly occurred on June 21, 2026, in the Victoria Park Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East area while the child was shopping with their parents.
Police say the suspect fled the scene but was pursued by a member of the public before escaping. After investigators released a description of the suspect and appealed for public assistance, the 35-year-old Toronto resident was arrested on June 23, 2026.
He has been charged with one count of sexual assault and one count of sexual interference, and appeared before the Toronto Regional Bail Centre.
As with all criminal cases in Canada, the charges are allegations, and the accused is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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