BY: ABDULKADIR M LAWAN, NOVEMBER 12, 2026/ 09:26AM

A 45-year-old man, Halidu Mohammed, has been convicted for sexually assaulting his four-year-old biological daughter at Wukari Ward, Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

The Adamawa State Police Command secured the conviction, with the convict sentenced to five years imprisonment with an option of N300,000 fine, in addition to 20 strokes of the cane.

The case followed a formal report by the victim's mother, who on November 6, noticed swelling and complaints of severe pain while bathing her daughter.

Upon inquiry, the child disclosed that her father had repeatedly assaulted her.

The matter was initially reported to the Ward Head of Ganye I, Malam Musa Maude, who promptly referred it to the Police for investigation.

Following an investigation by operatives of Ganye Division, the suspect was arraigned before the Upper Area Court No. 1, Ganye, where the prosecution presented witnesses, including the Ward Head and the Investigating Police Officer, alongside relevant medical evidence.

The defendant subsequently pleaded guilty to the charge of Sexual Assault, contrary to Section 262(1) and punishable under Section 262(2) of the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State, 2018.

Delivering judgment, the presiding Judge, Hon. Kabiru Musa, Esq., convicted and sentenced the defendant accordingly, with the strokes of cane to be administered in accordance with the court's order.

The Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Kabir Umar Hassan, commended the DPO Ganye and his investigative team for their diligence, as well as the judiciary and community leaders for their cooperation in ensuring justice.

The CP reiterated the command's zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences committed against children and other vulnerable persons.

He warned that perpetrators will be identified, investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the law, irrespective of their relationship with the victims.

The command assured members of the public of its commitment to protecting the lives and rights of all residents and called on anyone with information on child abuse or other forms of sexual violence to report to the nearest police station.