Abuja man arrested over alleged sexual abuse, blackmail of widow

By Anthonia Okonkwo

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested Hammed Usman following allegations of rape, sexual assault, intimidation and blackmail against vulnerable women.

In a video shared on Wednesday, the suspect was interrogated by the police command spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Josephine Adeh.

During the questioning, Usman revealed that one of his alleged victims had borrowed six hundred thousand naira from him under an agreement to repay thirty thousand naira monthly.

Following an alleged defaulted payment, the suspect reportedly invited the victim to his vehicle and drove her to a different location, where he ordered her to disrobe and recorded her against her will.

Furthermore, he admitted during the interrogation to having sexual relations with the woman and filming intimate parts of her body.

Consequent to the incident, the victim managed to source the outstanding funds and transferred the full payment to him.

Expressing regret during the police interview, the married father of six offered an apology to his family for his actions.

Meanwhile, the police spokesperson confirmed that the victim intends to press charges as investigations into the predatory lending and abuse allegations remain ongoing.