The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has achieved another breakthrough in its fight against sexual violence, as a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja sentenced
A 19-year-old teacher, Abdullahi Abbass, gas been sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old pupil by a Federal Capital Territory High Court.
Abbas was dragged to the court by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP).
This was disclosed by the agency’s National Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye on NAPTIP official X page.
Confirming the sentencing, Adeleye said Honorable Justice M. Osho Adebiyi of the FCT High Court, Abuja, delivered the judgement without the option of a fine
He stated that Abbass, who worked at a school in Kwali, was found guilty under Section 2 of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015.
According to the report, the convict, who was the victim’s class teacher, sent another pupil to call the child from home on March 19, 2025. He then took the boy to a nearby street, where he committed the crime.
Abbas threatened the boy not to disclosed what had happened between them. However, despite threats from the convict, the victim reported the incident to his mother.
The mother reported the incident to the police which led to his arrest. The case was subsequently referred to NAPTIP.
Abbas was charged with two counts of rape and sexual abuse and convicted on October 29, 2025.
Reacting to the judgment, the Director General of NAPTIP, Binta Adamu Bello, OON, commended the judiciary. She also praised others partners who supported the prosecution.
“This is a landmark judgment that carries the commensurate punishment for the offender.
“This will serve as a deterrent, and his name shall feature prominently in our Sex Offenders Register.
“I wish to say that the speedy investigation and arraignment of the Convict is a testimony to our renewed commitment and determination to tackle the incidence of domestic violence, rape, and other forms of sexual abuse in the Country
“I thank the Judiciary for the judgment and the Nigeria Police for the inter-Agency collaboration on this case,” Bello said