Sunday, November 2, 2025 - The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as Nura Auwal, for allegedly s3xually assaulting a 10-year-old boy in Lugbe, Abuja.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye,
disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command headquarters on
Saturday, November 1, 2025.
According to Dantawaye, the arrest followed a report lodged
at the Trademore Police Division by the victim’s father, Sani Yakubu, on
October 24, 2025.
He said Yakubu discovered his son in tears after returning
home from a nearby bush where he had gone to ease himself.
Upon inquiry, the boy alleged that the suspect accosted and
assaulted him before giving him N200, threatening to k!ll him if he revealed
the incident to anyone.
The police commissioner said the victim was immediately
taken to the police hospital in Garki for medical attention.
“Following the report, operatives from the Trademore
Division swiftly launched an investigation, tracked, and arrested the suspect
within the Lugbe area,” Dantawaye stated.
He added that preliminary findings indicated the suspect had
previously engaged in similar acts and was allegedly introduced to the practice
by an acquaintance in Katsina State
Dantawaye said investigations are ongoing adding that the
suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion.
While condemning the act, the police commissioner reaffirmed
the command’s zero-tolerance policy towards all forms of s3xual and
gender-based violence
He assured that the victim is receiving adequate medical and
psychological support
He also urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to
remain vigilant and to promptly report any suspicious or abusive behavior to
the nearest police station.
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