Police launch manhunt for suspect over r@pe of 5-year-old girl in Borno

The Borno State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a suspect, who allegedly r@ped of a 5-year-old girl in the Low-Cost area of Maiduguri.   The spokesperson of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, who disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 16, 2025 dismissed reports that police had arrested and released the suspect identified as Abdulsalam M. Adakwaki.  According to the PPRO, the suspect r@ped the minor on November 13 while on her way to school.  The Borno State Police Command wishes to clarify issues arising from a social media post concerning an alleged case of sexual assault involving a 5yr old minor at State Low-Cost area of Maiduguri, the statement read. The Command confirms that a formal petition was received on 24/11/2025, regarding an incident that allegedly occurred on 13/11/2025 at about 9:00 a.m that a 5yr old Pupil was r@ped by one Abdulsalam M. Adakwaki AKA Yaro while on her way to school.  "Upon receipt of the report, the Command immediately commenced investigation through the State Criminal Investigation Department on the allegation. "Contrary to claims circulating on social media that the suspect was apprehended and subsequently released by the Police, the Command wishes to set the record straight that no arrest has been made in respect of this case. The suspect is currently at large, while Intensive efforts are ongoing to apprehend him. "The Command have engaged community leaders, including the Lawan, while the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been requested to assist in locating and arresting the fleeing suspect. "In the interest of transparency, accountability, and public confidence, the investigation is being conducted under appropriate supervision, with room for monitoring and engagement by relevant Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in line with established procedures. "The Command appeals to members of the public who may have credible information on the whereabouts of the suspect to promptly report to the nearest police station or assist in ensuring his arrest and handover to the Police for further action. Further updates will be communicated as developments unfold. Emergency Contacts: 08068075581, 08023473293.  The post Police launch manhunt for suspect over r@pe of 5-year-old girl in Borno appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.