The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man identified as Zayyanu Halilu after he was allegedly caught sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl inside a vehicle at Airport Bridge Taxi Park, Abuja.
Police said officers of the Kidnapping Unit were on routine patrol on October 2 when they noticed a tinted Volkswagen vehicle shaking at the park.
The officers approached the vehicle and allegedly found Halilu sexually assaulting the minor.
The police said preliminary investigation showed that the suspect had allegedly lured and abused the girl in several occasions, while threatening to harm her if she told anyone.
A medical examination reportedly showed that the girl is about three months pregnant.
The victims has been rescued and is receiving medical care, while the suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be charged to court after investigation.
The FCT Police Command urged parents and guardians to pay close attention to the safety and whereabouts of their children under their care.
-9News Nigeria.
