By Tonia Okereke
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sokoto State Command, has arrested three suspects over the abduction and gang rape of a 15-year-old girl, Amina Abdullahi, in Gantsare village, the Wammako Local Government Area of the state.
The NSDCDC announced the arrest of the suspects in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday by the command’s spokesman, DSC Mohammad Zayyanu.
The statement read, “The suspects include one Halidu Shehu, male, 20 years who is the principal suspect
“Others are Jamilu Umar, male, 20 years, and Usama Bello, male, 24 years, who were all arrested on January 23, 2025, after a report was filed by the victim’s parents, who had been searching for their missing daughter.
“The suspects held the victim captive for over three days in the principal suspect’s room, subjecting her to repeated sexual assaults.”
The statement further said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was drugged and lured by one Rabia’tu, who remains at large.
“Efforts are underway to apprehend her. The victim has received medical attention, and results from the examination are awaited to aid in the ongoing investigation.
“The suspects held the victim captive for over three days in the principal suspect’s room, subjecting her to repeated sexual assaults.”
The statement further said preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was drugged and lured by one Rabia’tu, who remains at large.
“Efforts are underway to apprehend her. The victim has received medical attention, and results from the examination are awaited to aid in the ongoing investigation.
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