FCT Police arrest suspect for allegedly raping, assaulting several women in Abuja
Police Arrest Man in Abuja on Rape and Assault Charges
Operatives from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested Usman Mohammed on charges of rape, sexual assault, and physical abuse of women in Abuja.
Police Public Relations Officer SP Josephine Adeh announced the arrest in a statement on Wednesday. According to Adeh, the Lugbe Police Division received reports regarding Mohammed’s alleged criminal activities, prompting the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to assemble a team to locate him.
Authorities tracked the suspect to the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) in the Lugbe area, where they attempted to make the arrest. Upon noticing the police, Mohammed reportedly fled the scene but was subsequently apprehended after a brief chase.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Mohammed, a resident of FHA Lugbe, is also suspected of engaging in predatory money-lending practices, primarily targeting women, including widows and other vulnerable individuals.
In one specific incident, Mohammed is accused of luring a female victim into his vehicle, driving her to a secluded area in Lugbe, and forcing her to engage in sexual acts. Allegations further suggest he recorded explicit videos of her, which he threatened to use against her if she did not meet his repayment demands.
“The suspect is currently in police custody and is undergoing further interrogation. He will be charged in court once the investigation is complete,” Adeh stated.
