The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has arrested a man identified as Zayyanu Halilu for alleged defilement of 12-year-old girl inside parked vehicle at Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja.
FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said operatives were on routine patrol Friday, October 2, when they noticed fully tinted navy-blue Volkswagen parked at location with windows wound up and vehicle shaking.
Officers approached and opened car, where they allegedly found suspect with minor. Girl was immediately rescued while suspect was arrested.
Police said preliminary investigations indicated suspect had allegedly lured girl to same location on several occasions and abused her, while allegedly threatening to harm her if she told anyone.
Medical examination reportedly showed girl was about three months pregnant, and she is currently receiving medical care and undergoing further assessment.
Suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be charged to court after conclusion of investigations.
FCT Police Command urged parents and guardians to pay close attention to safety and whereabouts of children in their care and encouraged residents to report suspicious activities to police.
