By MUJIDAT OYEWOLE

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara Command, has arrested three suspects in connection with alleged rape, unlawful abortion, housebreaking and theft.

This is contained in a statement by Mr Ayoola Shola, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), made available to newsmen on Saturday, in Ilorin.

According to the statement, Police officers of the Oloje Division and NSCDC’s Intelligence and Investigation Department arrested two suspects following a report received on Nov. 12.

“The report concerned the alleged rape of a 22-year-old female student and the subsequent termination of her pregnancy by an unqualified individual.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that Abdullahi Yunus, 25, allegedly raped the victim and later gave her N5,000 to abort the pregnancy.

“Further investigation led to the arrest of Ibrahim Muftau, 31, who allegedly carried out the procedure without any formal medical training, qualification, or recognised professional authorisation to practise medicine,” Shola said.

The PRO revealed that during interrogation, Muftau reportedly admitted to administering 2ml of Oxytocin injection and Misoprostol tablets to the victim on Nov. 11.

He said that the procedure was said to have been agreed at a fee of N15,000, out of which N5,000 was paid.

Shola further said that the secret became known after the victim reportedly developed complications and began bleeding, prompting the school authority to report the matter to the authorities.

In a separate development, the command arrested Akinola Oni, 32, over an alleged case of housebreaking, theft, and trespass, at the residence of a senior judicial officer at GRA, Ilorin.

The PRO said that the incident was reported on Nov. 7, by a security guard attached to the residence.

“Investigations revealed that Oni allegedly gained entry into the premises by scaling the perimeter fence, vandalised an air-conditioning unit, and carted away its compressor.

“He was subsequently apprehended with the stolen item.

“Further investigation showed that the suspect was familiar with the premises, having previously worked there as a security guard in 2024,” he said.

The Corps Commandant, Abbas Ndah-Mohammed, described the incident as one for concern, given recurring cases of housebreaking and theft in the area.

Ndah-Mohammed said that the command has placed the affected area under heightened surveillance and intensified security monitoring to deter further criminal activities.

He reaffirmed the Corp’s commitment to safeguarding lives and properties and ensuring that criminal elements have no safe haven in Kwara.

The commandant assured that the three suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigation. (NAN)