- A 22-year-old trader was arrested in Gwagwalada for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl.
- The girl was reportedly lured with milk while sent on an errand by her parents.
- Parents discovered the incident after their daughter returned home crying from the alleged sexual assault.
- Doctors confirmed penetration, and the suspect has been handed over to the police for investigation.
Vigilantes in Pasali, Gwagwalada, Abuja, have arrested a 22-year-old trader, Muazu Usman, for allegedly raping a 9-year-old girl, an incident that has sparked outrage and concern in the community.
The alleged assault occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, according to Tanko Bala, a member of the local vigilante group.
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The child had been sent by her parents to purchase Maggi cubes from a nearby shop. Bala said the suspect allegedly lured her with two sachets of Cowbell milk before defiling her.
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The girl’s parents realized something was wrong when she returned home in tears. “Upon questioning, the parents discovered that the girl had been defiled,” Bala said.
The vigilantes were contacted immediately. Bala explained that they accompanied the parents to the suspect’s shop, where Usman initially denied the allegations. After repeated questioning, however, he reportedly confessed to touching the girl.
The vigilantes then took the child to a hospital, where medical professionals confirmed that she had been penetrated. Following this, the suspect was handed over to the Gwagwalada police for further investigation.
A police source, speaking anonymously, confirmed the arrest and stated that Usman would face charges in court once investigations are complete.
