Crime
15-Year-Old Allegedly Raped By StepFather, Brother, Womb Infected
In a distressing incident, a 65-year-old man identified as Waheed Kareem has been arrested and is now detained at the Oyo State Criminal Investigation Department for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.
The incident occurred in Olude, Apata, a locality situated within the Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State.
According to sources, Waheed Kareem, a native of Abeokuta, Ogun State, carried out the assault together with his 60-year-old younger brother, Rasheed Kareem.
However, Rasheed Kareem is currently evading authorities and remains at large.
The victim, whose name is being withheld, is a Junior Secondary School one student at a government-owned secondary school stated that she had suffered from repeated abuse by her biological father since she was two years old.
The victim, recounting her harrowing experiences, revealed that the sexual abuse began after her mother, Abiodun Kareem, moved out of their marital home, leaving her in the custody of her father.
Distressingly, she alleged that the abuse persisted until she reached the age of eight.
While her biological father was eventually arrested and passed away in prison, the victim claimed that the sexual assaults continued at the hands of her stepfather and his brother since 2021.
She went on to say that Waheed, her stepfather, engaged in sexual acts with her on a weekly basis, while his younger brother, Rasheed, who is commonly known as Onaala, sexually assaulted her daily.
The victim bravely disclosed that she refrained from informing her mother about the abuse due to her stepfather’s menacing threats, which included the possibility of harming both her and her mother.
A neighbor stated that she noticed that the victim experienced an abnormally long menstruation period of 16 days each month, compared to the typical duration of three to five days. This observation prompted the victim’s mother to seek medical assistance and take her daughter to a private hospital.
Distressingly, the medical examination revealed that her reproductive system had become infected.
Validating the allegations, Abiodun, the 35-year-old mother of the victim, acknowledged confronting her husband about the abuse.
However, due to her lack of financial resources to provide for her three children aged six, four, and two, she felt compelled to remain silent about the issue.
It was reported that efforts to reach the state Police Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso, for official confirmation were unsuccessful.
In the meantime, Oluwagbemileke Ojerinde, the Director of Child Welfare at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, expressed a commitment to the rehabilitation of the victim.
Additionally, Ojerinde assured that the state government would provide support to the victim’s mother in caring for her three children.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism financing and illegal firearms possession case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, until April 15 and 16.
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the adjournment on Tuesday after the prosecution requested more time to prepare for the trial.
During the court session, lead prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), informed the court that he had only recently been assigned to handle the case and needed additional time to consult with witnesses.
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“I got the instruction to take over the prosecution of the case on Monday and so I need time to interface with the witnesses,” Kehinde told the court while asking for a new hearing date.
Counsel for the defendants, Shuaibu Arua (SAN), did not oppose the request for adjournment.
Following the application, Justice Abdulmalik granted the request and fixed April 15 and 16 for the continuation of the trial.
The Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier arraigned the former justice minister and his son on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms.
According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, Malami was accused of allegedly aiding terrorism financing by failing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were reportedly forwarded to him while he served as Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice.
The defendants were also accused of illegally storing firearms and ammunition at their residence located in Gesse Phase II Area of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State without lawful authority.
Items allegedly recovered include a Sturm Magnum 17-0101 firearm, 16 Redstar AAA 5’20 live cartridges, and 27 expended Redstar AAA 5’20 cartridges.
The alleged offences are said to violate provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, as well as the Firearms Act, 2004.
The trial is expected to continue in April when the court begins full hearing of the case.
A routine patrol by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle in Lagos and the exposure of a wanted driver, highlighting the importance of proper vehicle documentation and cooperation with authorities.
The incident occurred at the RS2.1114 Isolo Unit Command, where officers stopped an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna bearing registration number LSD438GK for a Vehicle Licence Violation (VLV) on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at about 5:11 p.m.
While the driver initially failed to present valid documents, further checks revealed the vehicle had been reported stolen and the driver was already declared wanted.
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The suspect was subsequently handed over in handcuffs to the Nigeria Police Force, Ajao Division, for further action.
The FRSC credited the recovery to the National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS), a digital framework that strengthens vehicle verification and tracking.
The scheme has reportedly helped identify, trace, and recover numerous stolen vehicles nationwide, while curbing criminal syndicates involved in vehicle theft and identity manipulation.
In a statement, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide stressed that enforcement is not only about traffic compliance but also crime prevention and public safety, urging motorists to always carry valid documentation and cooperate with patrol officers.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed commended the Isolo team for their vigilance, affirming the FRSC’s commitment to leveraging technology, intelligence, and strategic partnerships to protect lives and property on Nigerian roads.
A major election scandal unfolded on Saturday in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as security agents apprehended a young woman in the Kabusa area for allegedly possessing 20 voter cards during the ongoing area council elections.
The woman, dressed in a black shirt and red trousers with a white scarf, was intercepted at Polling Unit 001 in Kabusa Primary School.
She was immediately escorted into a police van by security personnel, raising concerns about the integrity of the election process.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, was on the ground monitoring the elections.
He visited several polling units, including the Karu Chief’s Palace, to interact with adhoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and assess voter turnout.
Wike reportedly inquired about the progress of the voting and the challenges faced by election officials.
This incident comes amid reports of low voter turnout and other electoral irregularities in parts of Abuja, underscoring ongoing concerns about electoral security and transparency in the FCT area council elections.
Authorities have assured that investigations are ongoing, and the suspect may face legal action pending further verification of her actions.
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