The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara Command, has arrested one AbdulRauf Ambali, 40 years old, over allegations of incest and unlawful sexual intercourse with his 14-year-old daughter.

The NSCDC Commandant in Kwara, Mr Abbas Nda-Muhammed, disclosed this to newsmen 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.

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

He said that the operatives of NSCDC Gender Unit immediately commenced investigation and successfully traced the minor.

“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.

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 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 the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of a child.

He reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Corps to the protection of all members of the society and urged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any criminal activities to security agencies.

Troops have foiled a cattle theft operation and rescued a driver from an angry mob in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to the report, troops of Operation Enduring Peace responded to a distress call around 2:45 a.m. on Tuesday after suspected cattle rustlers attacked Wuro Goshe village.

Security sources said the suspects fled when they saw the approaching troops, abandoning a vehicle carrying a cow believed to have been stolen.

“The troops also intervened to rescue the driver of the vehicle, who was nearly lynched by angry youths who had gathered at the scene.

“The driver was later taken to the Jaji Military Cantonment Medical Centre, where he is receiving treatment,” Makama wrote.

The recovered cow was identified and returned to its rightful owner, while the abandoned vehicle was taken into military custody for investigation.

Authorities said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.

Ogun State Police Command has smashed a suspected cultist initiation procession, leading to the arrest of thirty male suspects in Isara-Remo.

DAILY POST learnt that the suspects allegedly converged at an uncompleted building in Isara-Remo, consuming alcoholic substances and chanting before they were apprehended.

They are Muiz Olawale, Adeniji Akinwale, Ajayi Victor, Damilola Oluwasegun, Adewale Olayemi, Aminu Rahmon, Olodudu Ademola, Matthew Imoleayo, Adenle Habeb, Lekan Qudus, Olamilekan Ayanleke, Adegbasa Ezekiel, Ibukun Adeniyi, Abiodun Babatunde, Oshofolahan Michael, Salau Adedeji, Benjamin Kehinde, Magnus Elijah and Oluwadamilare Samson.

Others include Oyebowale Ojutona, Abiodun Makanjuola, Idowu Toheeb, Olamide Sunday, Malik Also, Abdullahi Damilola, Israel Ayomikun, Oyeledun Ezekiel, Adelabu Imoleayo, Ajayi Oluwasegun, and Olaawun Faith.

Confirming the arrest on Thursday, the Police Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said they were arrested on Tuesday by operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU),  in collaboration with detectives from Isara Area Command and Isara Division.

The PRO noted that four vehicles allegedly abandoned during the attempted escape, one jack knife, one local drum, one “sekere” (rattle), and bottles suspected to have been used for alcohol consumption were recovered.

Babaseyi said, “The operation was carried out on 16th June, 2026, at about 1600hrs, following credible intelligence that a group of suspected hoodlums had converged at an uncompleted building in Isara-Remo for an unlawful gathering involving meeting activities, consumption of alcoholic substances, chanting, and initiation attempts.

“Acting on the intelligence, the Commander of the VCRU swiftly mobilised a combined team of operatives from the Unit, Isara Area Command, and Isara Division. The operatives stormed the location, dispersed the gathering, and arrested the suspects in a well-coordinated tactical operation.”

The image maker disclosed that the suspects have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Abeokuta, and will be charged to court upon completion of investigation. 

“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects” he added.

The State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, commended the swift response, discipline, and professionalism of the operatives involved, describing the operation as a clear demonstration of the Command’s sustained intelligence-led policing strategy and zero tolerance for violent crime and unlawful assemblies. 

He reiterated that cultism and related criminal activities will not be condoned in the State, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious gatherings or criminal activities to the nearest police formation.