The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a man identified as Zayyanu Halilu for allegedly raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl in Abuja.

The suspect was arrested on October 2, 2026, by operatives of the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit during a routine patrol around the Airport Bridge Taxi Park.

According to the police, officers on patrol noticed a navy-blue Volkswagen vehicle with fully tinted windows parked at the location. The vehicle reportedly had its windows wound up, prompting suspicion when officers observed it shaking.

The operatives approached the vehicle to investigate and reportedly discovered Halilu sexually assaulting the 12-year-old girl inside.

The suspect was immediately arrested, while the victim was rescued by the officers.

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, disclosed that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect had allegedly lured the minor to the same location on several previous occasions, where he repeatedly sexually abused her.

She added that the suspect allegedly threatened to harm the girl if she disclosed the incidents to anyone.

Adeh further revealed that a medical examination conducted on the victim showed that she was approximately three months pregnant as a result of the alleged abuse.

The police spokesperson said the victim was receiving medical attention and undergoing further assessment, while the suspect remained in police custody pending the conclusion of investigations.

She stated that the suspect would be charged before a court of law once investigations were completed.

The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and pay closer attention to the safety, welfare and whereabouts of children under their care.

The command also appealed to residents to remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious individuals or activities to the nearest police station.

Members of the public were advised to contact the command through its emergency lines on 08032003913 or 08028940883 to report security concerns.