FCT police arrest man accused of raping and impregnating 12-year-old at Airport Bridge Taxi Park

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man identified as Zayyanu Halilu after officers allegedly caught him sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl inside a vehicle at the Airport Bridge Taxi Park in Abuja.

Police said the incident took place in a tinted car at the taxi park. Multiple reports say the girl was found to be pregnant; Punch reported she was about three months pregnant as a result of the alleged abuse. The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed the arrest in a statement, according to the Nigerian Tribune.

Allegations and arrest

Authorities allege the suspect was engaged in sexual activity with the child when patrol officers intervened. Law enforcement sources described the victim as 12 years old; the suspect has been taken into custody and remains under police investigation.

What police have said

The Nigerian Tribune reported that the development was announced in a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. Local outlets covering the case identified the suspect as Zayyanu Halilu and said the arrest followed the intervention of police at the Airport Bridge Taxi Park.

Why it matters

The case has drawn attention because it involves an alleged sexual assault of a minor and a resulting pregnancy, matters that carry serious criminal and child-protection implications under Nigerian law. Police custody and an ongoing investigation mean further actions — including any formal charges or court proceedings — will depend on investigative findings and decisions by prosecutors.

Reporting limits

Details available in the cited reports are limited to the arrest, the location, the ages involved and the allegation of pregnancy. None of the sources cited official court filings or provided statements from the suspect, the victim’s family, or legal representatives. Punch specifically reported the girl was about three months pregnant; other outlets described her as impregnated but did not specify gestation.

Next steps

Police investigation and any subsequent prosecutorial decisions will determine how the case proceeds. Given the seriousness of the allegations, criminal charges and follow-up procedures for the victim’s medical and social welfare are likely to be central to developments, but those outcomes have not been reported yet.