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NSCDC Arrests 28-Year-Old for Alleged Kidnap and Sexual Assault

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In a distressing case, the Kwara state command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 28-year-old Bello Muhammed for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, Hajarat Ibraheem. Muhammed and two other suspects, who are still at large, allegedly kidnapped Hajarat in Ilale village, Oke Ero local government area, and dragged her to the bush, where she was raped severally. The incident was reported by the victim's father, Yakubu Kelani, on August 5, 2021, after he paid a ransom of an undisclosed amount to the alleged kidnappers, who later released the victim.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bello Muhammed, a 28-year-old man, has been arrested by the NSCDC for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl, Hajarat Ibraheem.
  • Muhammed conspired with two other suspects, who are still at large, to kidnap Hajarat in Ilale village, Oke Ero local government area.
  • The suspects dragged the victim to the bush, tied her hand, and raped her severally.
  • On August 5, 2021, Yakubu Kelani, the victim's father, reported the incident to the NSCDC office in Omu Aran, stating that his daughter was kidnapped on July 29, 2021.
  • The victim's family paid a ransom of an undisclosed amount to the alleged kidnappers, who later released the victim.
  • Muhammed was picked up by a local vigilante at Kara market, Ajase Ipo, Irepodun local government area, and handed over to the NSCDC operatives.
  • During interrogation, Muhammed confessed to having committed the crime with his two accomplices who are still at large.

Statistics:

  • 28: The age of Bello Muhammed, the arrestee.
  • 15: The age of Hajarat Ibraheem, the alleged victim.
  • 2: The number of Muhammed's accomplices who are still at large.
  • August 5, 2021: The date when Yakubu Kelani reported the incident to the NSCDC office.
  • July 29, 2021: The date when Hajarat Ibraheem was allegedly kidnapped.
  • N15 million: The ransom allegedly demanded by the kidnappers, although the amount paid by the family is not disclosed.

Sources:

  • NSCDC spokesman, Babawale Afolabi, as quoted in the report.

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