What began as a medical emergency involving a 22-year-old student has exposed an alleged rape case and an abortion procedure carried out by a man without recognised medical qualifications in Ilorin, Kwara State.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has arrested three suspects over two separate incidents involving rape, unlawful abortion, housebreaking and theft.
The first investigation began on November 12, 2026, after the Command received a report concerning the alleged sexual assault of a 22-year-old female student and the subsequent termination of her pregnancy by an unqualified individual.
According to preliminary findings, 25-year-old Abdullahi Yunus was accused of raping the student before giving her ₦5,000 to procure an abortion.
The investigation subsequently led operatives to Ibrahim Muftau, 31, who reportedly agreed to terminate the pregnancy despite having no formal medical training, professional qualification or authorisation to practise medicine.
During interrogation, Muftau reportedly admitted administering 2ml of Oxytocin injection and Misoprostol tablets to the victim on November 11, 2026. He was said to have agreed to perform the procedure for ₦15,000 but received only ₦5,000.
However, the situation reportedly took a troubling turn when the student developed complications and began experiencing bleeding.
The development prompted the school authorities to alert the appropriate authorities, bringing the matter to the attention of the NSCDC and leading to the arrest of both suspects.
While investigators were handling that case, another suspect was apprehended over a separate incident involving the alleged theft of property from a senior judicial officer's residence in the Government Reserved Area of Ilorin.
The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Akinola Oni, was arrested following a complaint lodged on Saturday, November 7, 2026, by a security guard attached to the property.
Investigators discovered that the suspect allegedly gained access to the compound by climbing over its perimeter fence. He reportedly damaged an air-conditioning unit before removing its compressor.
He was eventually caught with the stolen component.
Further checks revealed that Oni was not unfamiliar with the property. He had reportedly worked as a security guard at the same residence in 2024, raising concerns about his previous knowledge of the premises.
The incident has also drawn attention to persistent security concerns within the GRA area, where residential properties have reportedly been targeted by individuals breaking into buildings and escaping with valuable items.
Following the latest development, the NSCDC says it has increased surveillance and security monitoring across the affected neighbourhood to prevent further incidents and protect residents and their property.
All three suspects are expected to face prosecution after the completion of investigations.
The State Commandant, Abbas Ndah Mohammed, reiterated the Corps' commitment to protecting lives and property, strengthening security operations and ensuring that criminal activities are not allowed to thrive anywhere in Kwara State.