33-Year-Old Suspect Arrested By NSCDC For Alleged Defilement Of 13-Year-Old In Kwara
Suspect apprehended in Ilorin after victim identified him, as command says medical report supports ongoing investigation
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested a 33-year-old suspect, Moshood Banke, over the alleged defilement of a 13-year-old girl in Basin Area, Ilorin. The suspect was arrested on November 1, 2026, following a report by the victim’s family concerning an incident alleged to have occurred on October 17, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Ayoola Shola, on Thursday in Ilorin.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly accosted the minor while she was returning from an errand and forcibly took her into an uncompleted building within the neighbourhood, where the alleged sexual assault occurred. The act was said to have been carried out against the will of the victim, who is a minor. He was subsequently sighted by the victim on November 1, leading to his apprehension by operatives who moved in to arrest him.
Additionally, a medical examination conducted on the victim indicated a history of sexual abuse, providing further relevant findings for the ongoing investigation. The PRO noted that the medical report would form part of the evidence to be used in the prosecution of the case. The State Commandant, NSCDC Kwara State Command, Commandant Abbas Ndah-Mohammed, condemned the alleged act, describing sexual violence against children as unacceptable and a grave violation of their rights and dignity.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable persons, assuring that the suspect would be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation. The Command urged members of the public to report cases of child abuse promptly to enable swift intervention and justice for victims.
