Man Arrested for Assaulting 14-Year-Old Girl in Kwara

A 36-year-old Point of Sale operator has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Kwara State. He is accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. He allegedly lured her to his shop and later to an uncompleted building in Ilorin.

The NSCDC announced the arrest in a statement on Friday. The Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Shola, said the suspect was caught after the victim's father made a complaint.

The father reported that his daughter had suffered repeated sexual abuse from the suspect. This led to an investigation that resulted in the suspect's arrest.

The suspect is named AbdulGaniyu AbdulRahman. He runs a POS business at Alfa Yahaya in the Adeta area of Ilorin. Reports say he met the girl through his business before exploiting the situation.

Shola stated that the suspect invited the teenager to his shop several times. He then took her to an uncompleted building, where he is said to have sexually assaulted her multiple times.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect became acquainted with the victim through his POS business and allegedly exploited the relationship by repeatedly inviting her to his shop and later to an uncompleted building where he sexually assaulted her on different occasions,” the NSCDC spokesperson said.

The suspect is also accused of threatening the girl, saying he would kill her if she told anyone about the incidents. This made her afraid to speak out.

The victim told investigators that during one encounter, the suspect gave her a herbal mixture to drink. After that, she felt weak and disoriented.

“The victim further stated that on one occasion, the suspect gave her a locally prepared herbal mixture to drink, after which she became weak and disoriented,” the PRO added.

As part of the investigation, the teenager received a medical examination. The report showed signs of a previous hymenal injury linked to sexual activity.

The Corps said the suspect will face court charges once the investigation is complete.

Kwara State Commandant of the NSCDC, Abbas Mohammed, spoke about the case. He condemned the abuse and stressed the Corps’ commitment to protecting children and vulnerable people.

“Violence, abuse and exploitation involving children are unacceptable and constitute a serious violation of their rights, dignity and wellbeing. Anyone found culpable of offences involving minors will face the full weight of the law,” Mohammed said.

He also urged parents and guardians to keep close communication with their children. They should pay attention to changes in behavior that might indicate abuse. It is important to report any suspected cases to security agencies for quick action.