FCT POLICE ARREST SUSPECT OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT ON MINOR IN LUGBE.

By Morris Nor// The FCT Police Command has arrested one Nura Auwal, aged 20, over an alleged sexual assault on a 10 year-old boy in Lugbe, Abuja.

On the 24th of October, 2025, at about 9:38 a.m., one Mr. Sani Yakubu reported at Trademore Police Division that on the 23rd of October, 2025, his 10 year-old son returned home from a nearby bush crying. Upon inquiry, the child alleged that the suspect, Nura Auwal, accosted and sexually assaulted him when he went into a nearby bush to ease himself. The suspect was also said to have gave 200 naira and threatened to kill the victim if he disclosed the incident to anyone.

The victim was immediately rushed to the Police Hospital, Garki, for medical attention.

Following the report, operatives from Trademore Division swiftly swung into action, trailed, and arrested the suspect within the Lugbe area. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect has a history of engaging in similar acts and was introduced to the practice by an acquaintance in Katsina State. Investigation is ongoing, and the suspect will be charged to court upon its conclusion.

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, strongly condemns the incident and reaffirms the Command’s zero-tolerance stance on all forms of sexual and gender-based violence. He further assures that the victim is receiving the necessary medical assistance.