Airport Police Arrest 17-Year-Old Over Alleged Sexual Assault Of 14-Year-Old Girl In Abuja | Sahara Reporters
The incident reportedly occurred on August 15, 2026, and was reported by the victim’s mother at the Abuja Airport Police Division.
The Airport Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old boy, identified as Benjamin Daniel, over the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in the Sabo Masalashi area of Bassa, Abuja.
The incident reportedly occurred on August 15, 2026, and was reported by the victim’s mother at the Abuja Airport Police Division.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Adeola, the suspect, who resides in Angua Mandala, allegedly lured the girl into his room under the pretext of buying some of the soya bean cake she was selling.
The police said the suspect subsequently allegedly sexually assaulted the girl.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Abuja Airport Police Division, immediately advised the victim’s parents, facilitated her prompt medical attention, and mobilised personnel to locate and arrest the suspect,” the statement said.
The suspect was subsequently arrested and is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
The command said his statement was obtained in the presence of his mother, in line with procedures for handling juvenile suspects.
“The Command has also ensured that appropriate measures are being taken to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of the victim, while the suspect will be brought before a juvenile court of competent jurisdiction upon conclusion of investigation,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, CP Olufunke Ogunbode, condemned the alleged incident and reiterated the command’s position against sexual violence.
The commissioner “strongly condemned the incident and reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for rape, sexual assault and all forms of sexual violence,” the statement said.
Ogunbode also directed the DPO to take all necessary measures to protect the victim and ensure that the case is handled in accordance with the law.
The police said investigations into the incident are ongoing.