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Police in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have arrested a man after catching him in the act of raping a 12-year-old girl in a parked vehicle in Abuja.
The FCT Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit made the arrest on October 2, 2026, while on routine patrol around Airport Bridge Taxi Park, according to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh.
“The FCT Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit on 2nd October 2026, while on routine patrol around Airport Bridge Taxi Park, observed a fully tinted navy blue Volkswagen vehicle with registration number KMC567LQ parked with its windows wound up,” the statement read.
“However, the vehicle was shaking. The officers, suspecting foul play, approached the vehicle and opened it, only to see one Zayyanu Halilu raping a twelve (12)-year-old minor.”
Following the discovery, the suspect was arrested, and the victim was rescued.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had, on several occasions, lured and sexually abused the underaged victim in the same vehicle parked at the same location, with threats to “deal with her” if she revealed the abuse to anyone.
Medical examination revealed that the victim is about three months pregnant as a result of the abuse.
“The victim is currently receiving medical care and assessment, while the suspect remains in Police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” Adeh said.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and pay close attention to the whereabouts, safety and welfare of their wards at all times,” the statement read.
“Members of the public are also enjoined to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious activities or persons to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883.”
PRESS RELEASE
FCT POLICE ARREST SUSPECT FOR RAPE AND IMPREGNATING TWELVE YEAR OLD MINOR.
… police commence investigation, victim receives medical care.
The FCT Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit on 2nd October 2026, while on routine patrol around Airport Bridge Taxi Park,… pic.twitter.com/IJB7XHK6sr
— FCT POLICE COMMAND (@FCT_PoliceNG) October 3, 2026
