An FCT High Court in Abuja has sentenced 19-year-old schoolteacher, Abdullahi Abbass, to life imprisonment for raping a nine-year-old pupil in Kwali Area Council.
Justice Osho Adebiyi delivered the verdict, finding Abbass guilty of rape and sexual assault under Section 2 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015.
Details of the Case
According to case records, Abbass taught at a private school in Kwali. On March 19, 2025, he lured the victim after school hours. He allegedly sent another student to call the child, then took the pupil to his street, where he carried out the assault.
The victim later told his mother, who immediately reported the incident to the police. Officers arrested Abbass, and the case was transferred to NAPTIP for prosecution.
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Conviction and Court Ruling
After reviewing the evidence, the court found Abbass guilty on two counts of rape and sexual assault. Justice Adebiyi sentenced him to life imprisonment on October 29, 2025.
NAPTIP’s Reaction
In a statement released on Saturday, Vincent Adekoye, NAPTIP’s National Press Officer, described the ruling as a major victory in Nigeria’s fight against sexual violence.
He noted that the judgment sends a clear message to sexual predators and reinforces NAPTIP’s resolve to protect vulnerable children. “We will continue to ensure offenders face the full weight of the law,” the agency stated.
Public Response
Reacting to the ruling, Badmus Musibau Olalekan commented, “The punishment is okay. So be it.”
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