Nigeria Police Force Arrests 10 Suspects in Sexual Abuse Case

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The Nigeria Police Force has taken a decisive move to ensure justice in a shocking case of sexual abuse against a 13-year-old girl from Tungar Giwa, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi state. The Police have directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Shanga Local Government Area to arrest ten suspects involved in the abuse. The case has sparked public outrage and deep concern among rights groups and community members, with advocacy and pressure from various stakeholders leading to the Police's swift action. The Technical Working Group (TWG) on Gender-Based Violence has commended the Police Command for their timely intervention and commitment to justice in this harrowing case.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force, Kebbi State Command, has directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Shanga Local Government Area to arrest ten suspects involved in the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old survivor from Tungar Giwa, Shanga LGA Kebbi state.
  • The action was a response to months of advocacy and pressure from various stakeholders, including the Kebbi State Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence (TWG on GBV).
  • The TWG on GBV, led by Her Excellency Hajiya Zainab Nasare Kauran Gwandu, the First Lady of Kebbi State and Chairperson of the TWG on GBV, commended the Police Command for taking firm and proactive action.
  • The group also extended gratitude to the Governor's wife, Hajiya Zainab Nasare, for her firm support in the fight against gender-based violence and her tireless efforts in creating a safer environment.
  • The TWG reiterated its call for swift and impartial prosecution of all perpetrators involved to avoid any unnecessary interference by unpatriotic citizens.
  • The Police issued a directive for the suspects' immediate arrest and transfer to the State Headquarters on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, for thorough investigation and interrogation.

Statistics:

  • 13 years old: the age of the survivor at the time of the abuse.
  • 10: the number of suspects arrested by the Police.
  • 13: the number of times the abuse allegedly occurred.
  • February 2025: the time frame when the abuse allegedly began.
  • July 16, 2025: the date when the Kebbi State Police Command issued a directive for the suspects' arrest and transfer to the State Headquarters.

Sources:

  • Comrade Nasiru Idris, Secretary of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
  • Nigeria Police Force, Kebbi State Command.
  • Kebbi State Technical Working Group on Gender-Based Violence (TWG on GBV).
  • Hajiya Zainab Nasare Kauran Gwandu, the First Lady of Kebbi State and Chairperson of the TWG on GBV.