By Muhammad Ibrahim,Sokoto
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sokoto State Command, has apprehended three suspects connected to the abduction and gang rape of a 15-year-old girl, Amina Abdullahi, in Gantsare village, Wammako Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Halidu Shehu 20 years (principal suspect), Jamilu Umar, 20 years, and Usama Bello 24 years.
They were arrested by the Corp on January 23, 2025, after a report was filed by the victim’s parents, who had been searching for their missing daughter.
The Command Public Relations Officer Muhammad Zayyanu in a statement said the suspects held the victim captive for over three days in the principal suspect’s room, subjecting her to repeated sexual assaults.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was drugged and lured by one *Rabia’tu, who remains at large.
Efforts are underway to apprehend her while the victim has been receiving medical attention, and that the results from the examination are awaited to aid in the ongoing investigation.
Addressing the public, Commandant UI Alfadarai fdc, MFR through his aide, CSC Aliyu Jamilu strongly condemned the act, describing it as “horrific and inhumane.”
“I assure the general public of the command’s commitment to ensuring that the suspects face the full weight of the law”.
“This tragic incident reminds us of the need for parents and guardians to remain vigilant and protective of their children. It also highlights the importance of community involvement in promptly reporting suspicious activities to security agencies,” the Commandant averred.
The NSCDC Sokoto Command therefore call on all stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, to work together in building a society free from such heinous crimes.
“Protecting our children is a collective responsibility, and we must remain united in this fight against all forms of criminality,” the Commandant added.
The Sokoto State Command remains committed to safeguarding the lives and rights of all residents and encourages the public to continue providing credible and timely information to assist in fighting crime.
