The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly def!ling minors aged 5 and 10, in Birnin Kebbi and Zuru Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, Nafiu Abubakar, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, September 8, 2025 said a 10-year-old girl, Vina Shehu, was allegedly lured into a room by one Amos Jondo Maliki, who had unlawful s3xual intercourse with her.
In a separate incident, a 5-year-old girl, Nana A’isha Aminu Wala of Goribbu area, Birnin Kebbi, went to buy sweets when a 48-year-old man, Mansuru Sani, allegedly lured her into his shop and assaulted her.
Following investigations by detectives of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), both suspects have been arraigned in court.
“In it’s sustained efforts to ensuring zero tolerance for child abuse, exploitation and all forms of gender-based violence in the state, the Kebbi State Command has succeeded in arresting two suspects for defilement accordingly,” the statement read.
“On the 27th August, 2025, one Vina Shehu f, aged 10yrs of Bedi, Zuru LGA of Kebbi State, was sent on errand by her mother. While on her way, one Amos Jondo Maliki m of the same address lured her into his room and had s3xual intercourse with her.
“Additionally, on the 6th September, 2025 at about 1730hrs, one Nana A’isha Aminu Wala f aged 5yrs of Goribbu area Birnin Kebbi, went to the shop of Mansuru Sani m aged 48yrs of the same address, to buy sweet. In the process, the said Mansuru Sani waylaid her into his shop and inserted his finger into her private parts.
“Upon completion of a discreet investigation by a team of detectives at the state Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Birnin Kebbi, both the two suspects have been arraigned in court.
“The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Bello M Sani had appreciated the giant stride of the Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Kebbi State, Dr. Barr. Junaidu Bello Marshall, for his swift response and for ensuring diligent prosecution of gender-based violence cases in the state.
“CP Bello M Sani also condemned the incidents in strong terms and reassured the residents of the Command’s unwavering determination to protect the most vulnerable members of society while promising that justice will be pursued in due course.
“He reiterated the Command’s commitment to a zero- tolerance stance against child exploitation, abuse and all forms of gender-based violence.
“The CP urged the parents to monitor the movement of their children and not hesitate to report the gender-based violence cases to the nearest police station for prompt action.”
