Elisha Abbo, a former senator and controversial figure, has turned himself in to the Nigeria Police Force’s Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja following accusations of raping a 13-year-old secondary school student.
The alleged assault took place on June 29, 2025, at Abbo’s residence in Katampe, Abuja.
In an exclusive statement to SaharaReporters, the parents of the minor revealed that a former senator and former governorship candidate in Adamawa, Senator Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed, known as “Binani,” visited their home to personally request that they keep the matter confidential. The family further alleged that after the incident, Abbo made multiple financial transfers to the girl’s father in an apparent attempt to silence the situation.
As of the latest update, Abbo remains in custody as the investigation continues.
Abbo, who has previously been involved in public scandals, is no stranger to controversy. In 2019, he was arrested for assaulting a vendor at a sex shop in Abuja. More recently, he faced accusations of blackmail after a married woman accused him of using a sex tape to extort money.
The ongoing investigation into the alleged rape has sparked public outrage, with many calling for justice to be served
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