Edo Police Arrest Nicholas Nusa for Abducting Young Girls

The Edo State Police Command announced the arrest of Nicholas Nusa, a 50-year-old man, for the alleged abduction and sexual abuse of five young girls in the Akoko-Edo Local Government Area. The police intervened on 12th September 2026 after receiving reports of the abduction.

Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the victims was impregnated and subsequently lost the baby after surgery. The children have been reunited with their families, and Nusa will face charges upon the conclusion of the investigation.

Additionally, the police arrested Mohammed Abdulramah, 32, on 16th September 2026, for impersonating a military member while traveling from Warri, Delta State, to Okene, Kogi State. Abdulramah was found wearing military camouflage and had stolen the uniform from a Navy officer based in Niger State.

The police reported a total of 10 arrests for violent crimes within the past week, including the neutralization of one suspected kidnapper.