The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a man identified as Zayyanu Halilu after he was allegedly caught sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl inside a tinted vehicle at the Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja.

The police said a medical examination later revealed that the girl was about three months pregnant, which investigators believe was a result of the alleged abuse.

The incident occurred on October 2 when operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit were conducting a routine patrol around the taxi park.

Police Officers Notice Shaking Vehicle

According to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, officers noticed a navy blue Volkswagen with registration number KMC567LQ parked at the location with its windows wound up.

The officers reportedly became suspicious after noticing that the vehicle was shaking.

Police said they approached the vehicle and opened it, where they allegedly found Halilu sexually abusing the minor.

The suspect was immediately arrested while the girl was rescued.

Police Allege Repeated Abuse

The command said preliminary investigations indicated that the alleged abuse may have occurred repeatedly.

According to the police, Halilu had allegedly lured the girl to the same vehicle at the taxi park on several occasions and sexually abused her.

Investigators also alleged that the suspect threatened the girl against disclosing the abuse to anyone.

The police did not provide further details about the relationship between the suspect and the victim.

Victim Receiving Medical Care

The police said the girl is currently receiving medical care and undergoing further assessment following the alleged abuse and pregnancy.

Halilu remains in police custody while investigators continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case.

The command said the suspect would be charged to court after the conclusion of investigations.

Police Urge Parents to Remain Vigilant

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, urged parents and guardians to pay close attention to the whereabouts, safety and welfare of children in their care.

He also called on members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or persons to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines.

The suspect remains an accused person, and the allegations against him are subject to investigation and due legal process.