The investigation was initiated after Amina’s aunt, Aisha, filed a formal complaint, leading to Umaru’s arrest by the Zone Six Human Rights Unit on November 15, 2024.
He is currently in police custody, awaiting trial.
According to a statement issued by the Zone Six Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Nelson Okpabi, Umaru denied the allegations during interrogation and was unable to provide an explanation for his daughter’s pregnancy.
He claimed he had been separated from Amina’s mother for several years.
SP Okpabi confirmed that Umaru is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow as the investigation concludes in accordance with the law.
However, Umaru, identified as the 20th defendant in the case, was absent from court proceedings due to a medical report submitted by his lawyer.
As a result, Justice Yusuf Halilu adjourned the matter until January 27, 2025, for further hearings.
