The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected moneylender over the alleged abduction, sexual assault, and blackmail of a widow in the Lugbe area of Abuja.
Confirming the arrest to journalists, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, stated that operatives from the Lugbe Division tracked down and apprehended the suspect at the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) estate in Lugbe after the command received reports of his activities on Friday, November 6.
According to preliminary police findings, the suspect—identified in official reports as Usman Mohammed (also referred to as Ahmed Usman)—allegedly targeted widows and vulnerable women.
In the incident that led to his arrest, the suspect reportedly abducted a widow and nursing mother after she defaulted on a weekly ₦30,000 interest payment on a ₦600,000 loan.
Police authorities revealed that the suspect threatened the victim with a knife, forced her to undress, recorded her nude on video, and sexually assaulted her. He allegedly used the explicit footage to intimidate and blackmail the victim.
During a police briefing, the suspect—who is reportedly married with six children—expressed remorse for his actions.
In a video that is now trending, Usman said she made love to the widow and filmed her bare body.
“Please, give me a second chance. I will be the best father and citizen of this country” he tearfully begged.
SP Adeh disclosed that when the suspect was initially tracked down, he zoomed off in his car with the Divisional Police Officer who led the team that apprehended him.
Reacting, Usman said he zoomed off because he was scared and did not know what else to do, adding that he turned back when he realised the person in his car was the DPO.
Adeh noted that the command is working closely with the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that the suspect is prosecuted.
The police have also urged any other victims of similar assaults or extortion to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
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