FCT Police have arrested money lender Usman Mohammed in Abuja for alleged rape, sexual assault, and blackmail of multiple women.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a married moneylender, identified as Ahmed Usman, following serious allegations of knife threats, physical assault, illegal recording, and rape committed against a female business borrower in the Lugbe area of Abuja.
The suspect, who hails from Nasarawa State and has a wife with six children, broke down in tears while in police custody, begging the victim and the public to forgive him for his actions.
The terrifying incident began after the female victim collected a loan of 600,000 Naira from Ahmed Usman to support her small business, with an agreement to pay back a weekly fee of 30,000 Naira.
However, during the specific week of the incident, the woman was only able to gather 24,000 Naira due to difficulties, leaving a short balance of 6,000 Naira.
Unhappy with the incomplete payment, the suspect invited her to his house in Lugbe under the premise of settling the debt issue.
When the victim arrived, Ahmed Usman forcefully pushed her into his vehicle and drove her away to a lonely area located directly behind the Chief Palace in Lugbe.
At the quiet location, the suspect pulled out a sharp knife to threaten her life, forced her to strip naked, used his mobile phone to record video footage of her private parts, and sexually violated her.
He subsequently threatened to release the humiliating videos online and kill her if she reported the attack or failed to pay the remaining debt balance.
Following a prompt report filed by the victim at the Lugbe Police Station, police operatives tracked down Ahmed Usman around the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) area in Lugbe.
Upon sighting police officers, the suspect attempted to speed off in his car to escape onto the main highway, but officers chased and intercepted his vehicle before arresting him.
Confirming the arrest and preliminary investigations conducted on the suspect, the Police Public Relations Officer for the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, stated:
“Preliminary investigations identified the suspect as Usman Mohammed, a resident of FHA Lugbe, who is involved in predatory money-lending practices, particularly targeting women, including widows and other vulnerable persons.”
Describing how the suspect lured the victim into his car and carried out the violent act in the quiet area of Lugbe, the police spokesperson added:
“In his latest activity, he lured his victim into his vehicle and drove her to a lonely area in Lugbe, where he sexually assaulted and raped her.”
Explaining how the suspect used forced naked video recordings to blackmail and intimidate the victim, SP Josephine Adeh noted:
“He further forced her to strip naked and recorded videos of her private parts, which he used to threaten to expose her publicly and kill her if she failed to comply with his repayment demands.”
Confirming that the suspect is undergoing interrogation before being taken to court, the official statement concluded:
“The suspect is currently in police custody and undergoing further interrogation. He will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, strongly condemned all forms of sexual abuse, physical violence, and blackmail against women.
He advised residents facing threats or abuse from illegal lenders to report immediately to the police using emergency lines (08032003913 and 08061581938) instead of suffering in silence. The suspect remains locked up as detectives prepare full charges for court trial.
Jennifer Baba is a journalist, international news correspondent, and writer at Moderncrux, where she covers artificial intelligence, fintech, emerging technologies, global politics, and international affairs. Based in Nigeria, she is passionate about transforming complex global developments into clear, engaging stories that inform and inspire readers.
