The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a man, Zayyanu Halilu, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a vehicle at Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja.
The victim was also found to be about three months pregnant following the alleged abuse and is currently receiving medical care.
The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday.
According to the police, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were on routine patrol around the taxi park on October 2 when they noticed a navy blue Volkswagen with registration number KMC567LQ parked with its windows wound up.
The officers reportedly noticed that the vehicle was shaking and approached it to investigate. The police said they opened the vehicle and allegedly found Halilu sexually assaulting the minor.
The suspect was immediately arrested while the girl was rescued.
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👉 JOIN WHATSAPP CHANNELPreliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect had allegedly lured and sexually abused the victim on several occasions inside the same vehicle at the location.
The police further alleged that the suspect threatened the girl to prevent her from disclosing the abuse.
A medical examination subsequently revealed that the victim was approximately three months pregnant.
The police said the girl was receiving medical attention and undergoing further assessment, while the suspect remained in custody.
The command said the suspect would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.
The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and pay close attention to the safety and whereabouts of children in their care.
The command also advised members of the public to report suspicious activities or persons to the nearest police station or through the police emergency lines.
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