The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, has arrested a 40-year-old man, AbdulRauf Ambali, for allegedly repeatedly raping his 14-year-old daughter.
The NSCDC Commandant in Kwara, Mr. Abbas Nda-Muhammed, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday in Ilorin. He stated that the suspect was apprehended following credible information from concerned members of the public in Alapa, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara.
According to the Commandant, the matter was initially reported at the Alapa Divisional Office on June 16 and was subsequently transferred to the Command’s Gender Unit for comprehensive investigation. He explained that the case first came to the attention of the Corps when the suspect himself reported that his daughter had been missing from home for three weeks.
This report prompted operatives of the NSCDC Gender Unit to launch an immediate investigation, which led to the successful tracing of the minor. During interrogation, the girl disclosed that she had deliberately fled her father’s residence after months of alleged sexual abuse and intimidation.
Preliminary findings revealed that the victim had lived with her grandmother since childhood before being taken into her father’s custody in December 2025 under the pretext of parental care and support. The victim alleged that shortly after moving into his residence, her father began subjecting her to repeated sexual abuse.
The Commandant said the victim was frequently threatened, beaten, and intimidated whenever she resisted the suspect’s advances. The abuse persisted until she could no longer endure the situation, prompting her to leave home without informing anyone of her whereabouts.
Nda-Muhammed further revealed that the victim allegedly became pregnant in May as a result of the repeated sexual abuse. The father reportedly took her to a private facility where the pregnancy was terminated. The victim also alleged that she was repeatedly warned not to disclose the incidents to anyone and was later advised to undergo family planning measures to prevent future pregnancies.
During the investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted to having unlawful sexual relations with the minor. The Commandant condemned the act, describing it as a heinous betrayal of parental responsibility and a grave violation of the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of a child. He reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Corps to the protection of all members of society and urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any criminal activities to security agencies.
