A 43-year-old man, Rabiu Usman, faces charges for the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old girl in Timdore, a district in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident, which has sparked outrage, occurred on February 16, 2025, during a wedding ceremony in Timdore village.
The Adamawa State Police Command reported that the arrest stemmed from a referral by the Chief Magistrate Court in Ganye, following a complaint filed by the victim’s mother. According to the police, the young girl had stepped away from the wedding festivities to a nearby house to get a drink of water. There, the suspect allegedly seized the opportunity, forcibly dragging her to the back of the compound where he assaulted her.
In a statement released on Friday morning, police spokesperson SP Suleiman Nguroje detailed the harrowing event, noting that the suspect “had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.” After the assault was reported, the victim was promptly taken to a medical facility in Ganye for examination and treatment, underscoring the urgency of addressing her physical and emotional trauma.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, has vehemently condemned the act, signaling a zero-tolerance stance on such crimes. He has instructed the Officer in Charge of the Family Support Unit to assume control of the investigation, ensuring a thorough and diligent prosecution of the suspect. This directive reflects a broader commitment to justice for the victim and a warning to potential perpetrators.
The case has cast a shadow over what should have been a joyous community event, leaving residents of Timdore reeling. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on securing justice for the young girl and reinforcing safety measures to protect vulnerable individuals in the state.
This is sickening. Why are we still allowing predators to roam freely in our communities? Justice must be served.
This is disgusting! Why are adults preying on minors at weddings? Society needs to address this issue seriously.
This is sickening! How can someone do this at a wedding? Lock him up and throw away the key!
This is absolutely sickening! How can anyone defend this kind of behavior? Justice must be served.
This situation is disturbing! Shouldnt we focus on protecting minors and holding perpetrators accountable, rather than sensationalizing the event?
This is sickening! Why are we still seeing cases like this in 2021? Justice must be served!
This is disturbing and unacceptable. We need stricter laws to protect minors from predators like him. Justice must be served.
This is absolutely disgusting! We need stricter laws to protect minors from predators like this. Justice must be served!