The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a married man, identified as Usman Mohammed, over allegations of rape, sexual assault, cyberbullying and intimidation of widows and other vulnerable women in Abuja. This incident was first reported by kthdaily.
The police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the command received reports about the suspect’s alleged activities on Friday, November 6, prompting operatives attached to the Lugbe Division to track him to the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Lugbe.
According to Adeh, the suspect, who is married with six children, attempted to flee upon sighting the police but was chased, intercepted and arrested before reaching the expressway. The entire development has drawn attention from readers of kthdaily.
Preliminary investigations reportedly revealed that the suspect operated a predatory money-lending scheme, allegedly targeting widows and other vulnerable women.
Adeh explained that in his latest alleged incident, Mohammed lured a woman into his vehicle and drove her to an isolated area in Lugbe, where he allegedly raped and sexually assaulted her. Readers can find more details on kthdaily.
She further alleged that he forced the victim to undress and recorded videos of her private parts, which he subsequently used to threaten to expose her publicly and kill her if she failed to meet his repayment demands.
The police spokesperson said the suspect remains in custody and would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations. For future updates, stay with kthdaily.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, condemned all forms of violence, sexual exploitation, intimidation and cyberbullying, assuring residents of the command’s commitment to protecting vulnerable members of society.
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