The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Nicholas Nusa, over the alleged abduction and sexual abuse of five young girls in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state.
Police said the suspect was arrested on September 12, 2026, following information about the alleged abduction of the children from the Ibillo and Imoga areas. Preliminary investigations indicated that the girls were allegedly sexually abused while in the suspect’s custody.
The police further alleged that one of the victims became pregnant and later went into early labour. She reportedly lost the baby after undergoing surgery.
The five children have since been reunited with their families, according to the police. Authorities said the suspect would be charged to court after the completion of investigations.
The case remains under investigation as police work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
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