The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have arrested AbdulRauf Ambali, 40, for defiling his 14-year-old daughter.

The NSCDC commandant in Kwara, Abbas Nda-Muhammed, disclosed this on Thursday in Ilorin.

“The suspect was apprehended following credible information received from concerned members of the public in Alapa, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara.

“The matter was initially reported at the Alapa Divisional Office on June 16, and was subsequently transferred to the command’s gender unit for comprehensive investigation,” he said.

Mr Nda-Mohammed said the case was first brought to the corps’ attention by the suspect himself, who reported that his 14-year-old daughter had been missing from home for three weeks.

“During the course of interrogation, the girl disclosed that she had deliberately fled from her father’s residence after allegedly enduring months of sexual abuse and intimidation.

“Preliminary findings revealed that the victim had lived with her grandmother since childhood before being taken into her father’s custody in December 2025 under the pretext of providing parental care and support.

“The victim alleged that shortly after moving into his residence, her father began subjecting her to repeated sexual abuse,” he said.

The commandant said that the victim was frequently threatened, beaten, and intimidated whenever she resisted the suspect’s advances.

He said that the abuse persisted until she could no longer endure the situation, prompting her to leave home without informing anyone of her whereabouts.

Mr Nda-Muhammed further revealed that the victim allegedly became pregnant in May as a result of the repeated sexual abuse, and the father took her to a private facility where the pregnancy was terminated.

“The victim also alleged that she was repeatedly warned not to disclose the incidents to anyone and was later advised to undergo family planning measures to prevent future pregnancies. In the course of the investigation, the suspect reportedly admitted to having unlawful sexual relations with the minor,” he said.

The commandant condemned the act, describing it as a heinous betrayal of parental responsibility and a grave violation of a child’s rights, dignity, and well-being.

He reiterated the corps’ unwavering commitment to protecting all members of society and urged the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any criminal activity to security agencies.

(NAN)