Kebbi Police Arrest 11 for Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old, Leading to Pregnancy
The Kebbi State Police Command arrested 11 suspects for allegedly sexually assaulting and impregnating a 13-year-old girl with mental health challenges in Tungar Giwa, Shanga Local Government Area. The arrests, made on July 13, 2025, reflect the command’s commitment to eliminating gender-based violence, as stated by spokesperson CSP Nafiu Abubakar.
Abubakar detailed: “The Divisional Police Officer, Shanga, had on 13th July, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, arrested 11 suspects namely: Ibrahim Bakanike, Danladi Nauyi, Danjuma Meli, Ibrahim Dankura, Ibrahim Isiaka, Masta Maishayi, Bello Muhammad, Danjuma Kodo, Aminu Isah, Zayyanu Isah and Ahmed Usman, all are ‘men’ from Tungar Giwa village, Shanga LGA of Kebbi State.
The suspects took advantage of one Sa’ima Dauda ‘f’ aged 13 yrs, who walked around in the village due to unsound mind by giving her money ranging from #200 to #500, lured her severally in different locations and had sexual intercourse with her which resulted to pregnancy and she safely delivered a baby boy on 8th July, 2025.”
All suspects confessed during preliminary investigations. Commissioner of Police Bello M. Sani directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, to intensify efforts to apprehend two remaining suspects and ensure a thorough investigation.
The command reiterated its dedication to securing justice for victims and swiftly addressing gender-based violence cases.
