The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued a 12-year-old girl who was allegedly being sexually abused inside a tinted vehicle near the Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja.
According to the police, officers of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit noticed a tinted navy-blue Volkswagen parked at the location on October 2. The officers reportedly became suspicious after observing unusual movement from the vehicle.
Upon approaching the vehicle, the officers allegedly found a man identified as Zayyanu Halilu with the minor and immediately arrested him while rescuing the girl.
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The police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly lured and sexually abused the girl on several occasions, while threatening her against disclosing the abuse.
A medical examination reportedly showed that the victim is about three months pregnant.
The girl is currently receiving medical care and support, while the suspect remains in police custody and is expected to face prosecution after investigations are concluded.
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