The Borno state Police Command has dismissing claims circulating on social media that the major suspect in the rape case of a five-year-old girl was arrested and later released.
In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso said the Command received a formal petition on November 24, 2025, concerning an incident that allegedly occurred on November 13, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m.
According to the police, the petition alleged that the minor was sexually assaulted while on her way to school by a suspect identified as Abdulsalam M. Adakwaki, also known as Yaro.
The Command said investigations commenced immediately after the report was received, with the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) handling the case.
“Contrary to claims circulating on social media that the suspect was apprehended and subsequently released by the police, no arrest has been made in respect of this case,” the statement said.
The police confirmed that the suspect is currently at large, adding that intensive efforts are ongoing to locate and arrest him. As part of the search, the Command said it has engaged community leaders, including the Lawan, and requested the support of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to help track down the suspect.
To ensure transparency and public confidence, the Command noted that the investigation is being conducted under appropriate supervision and is open to monitoring by relevant civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, and the National Human Rights Commission, in line with established procedures.
The police appealed to members of the public with credible information on the suspect’s whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or assist in ensuring his arrest and handover to the authorities.
The Command assured the public that justice will be pursued and promised to provide further updates as investigations continue.
