The Airport Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old male suspect, Benjamin Daniel, in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl at Sabo Masalashi area, Bassa, Abuja, on August 15, 2026.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Airport Command, Adeola Mohammed, said the incident was reported by the victim’s mother at the Abuja Airport Police Division.

According to the report, the suspect, who resides in Angua Mandala, allegedly lured the victim into his room under the pretext of purchasing some of the soyabean cake she was selling, where he sexually assaulted her.

Mohammed said that 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 suspect was subsequently arrested by the Airport Command and has been in police custody as investigation continues.

Mohammed said that the suspect’s statement was obtained in the presence of his mother, in accordance with applicable procedures for handling juvenile suspects.

The statement added: “The command has also ensured that appropriate measures are being taken to safeguard the welfare and well-being of the victim, while the suspect will be brought before a juvenile court of competent jurisdiction upon conclusion of investigation.”

In her comment, the Commissioner of Police, Airport Police Command, Olufunke Ogunbode, condemned the incident and reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for rape, sexual assault and all forms of sexual violence.

She directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) to ensure that all necessary steps were taken to protect the victim and facilitate justice in accordance with the law. (The Guardian)