Zailani Suleiman, a 37-year-old man from Angwan-Sarki Hausawa, Tungan-Mallam, has been arrested for the alleged defilement of a 17-year-old girl in Paiko Local Government Area. The incident occurred on May 4, 2026, at about 12.30pm, according to police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun.
Mr Abiodun said officers received a report at the Paiko Division that Suleiman lured the girl, from Angwan-Fulani Paiko, and gave her a substance to inhale, causing her to lose consciousness. He allegedly had unlawful sexual intercourse with her without consent while she was incapacitated.
The suspect was taken into custody and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Minna for further investigation and possible prosecution. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Zailani Suleiman allegedly used a substance to incapacitate a 17-year-old before defilement, yet the police statement does not clarify how such substances are being accessed or controlled. A 17-year-old girl in Angwan-Fulani Paiko was rendered unconscious in broad daylight, raising concerns about safety for young people in the community. The transfer of Suleiman to Minna suggests local facilities may lack investigative capacity, potentially delaying justice for the victim.
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