News

Honey Seller In Police Net For Rape Of Three Male Minors

Honey Seller In Police Net For Rape Of Three Male Minors
  • PublishedMay 12, 2026

The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Isah Usman, for the rape of three boys whose ages are 13, 14, and 15 years.

The incident, it was gathered, happened on April 23, following which Usman, of Angwan Biri Area, who sells honey, was accused of forcefully having unnatural carnal knowledge of the young boys after which he would give them N500 each and some honey, while threatening to kill them if they exposed the act to anybody.

The victims have been taken to the Police Clinic in Minna for medical examination, where the allegation was confirmed after indicating deep penetration, following which Usman was arrested.

It was again learnt that the case has been transferred to the Niger State Criminal Investigation Department, Minna, for further investigations.

The Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun, while confirming the arrest in a statement, disclosed that the suspect would be charged to court for diligent prosecution.

The Police PRO narrated, “On 23rd April 2026 at about 3:30 p.m., a report received indicated that one Isah Usman 37 years of age, and of Angwan Biri Area who sells honey, has been forcefully having unnatural carnal knowledge of young boys aged 15 years, 13 years, and 14 years respectively in his room.

“Further findings revealed that the suspect usually threatens them after the act and induces them with the sum of N500 each and some honey.

“He was immediately arrested by Police operatives attached to Bosso Div.

“The victims were taken to Police Clinic Minna for medical examinations, which confirmed the allegation and indicated penetration.

“The suspect also confessed to the act. He has been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigations, after which he will be charged to court for prosecution,” Abiodun said.