15-Year-Old Rape Victim Pregnant For 22-Year-Old Abuser

A 15-year-old girl (name withheld), who was allegedly raped by her
neighbour in Katsina State, has become pregnant as a result of the abuse
she suffered in the hands of the suspected rapist.

Her
22-year-old alleged abuser Umar Salisu, a native of Shakafito village in
the Safana Local Government Area of the state, reportedly lured the
teenager into his room where he forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

It was gathered that Salisu and his victim were living in the same compound.

According
to the police First Information Report, a resident of the community
reported the incident to Inspector Yusuf Abdullahi of the Safana
Divisional Police Headquarters, who was on surveillance patrol in the
area, leading to Salisu’s arrest.

The suspect was consequently
arraigned before a Katsina Senior Magistrates’ Court on a charge of
rape, contrary to provisions of Section 283 of the Penal Code.

The
police FIR read in part, “Inspector Yusuf Abdullahi attached to the
divisional police headquarters, Safana, while on surveillance patrol
along the Safana/Gobirawa-Shakafito villages, received information from a
good Samaritan in the area that one Umar Salisu, 22, of Shakafito
village in Safana LGA, proposing to marry the victim (name withheld),
female, aged 15 years, of the same address, deceived her and had sexual
intercourse with her. As a result, she is now eight months pregnant.”

The
police prosecutor, Inspector Sani Ado, told the court that
investigation was still in progress and asked for an adjournment to
enable the police conclude the investigation.

The presiding
Senior Magistrate, Hajiya Fadile Dikko, adjourned the case till January
22, 2019, for mention and directed that Salisu be remanded in prison
custody.