In a scandal that has shocked the nation, former Senator Elisha Abbo is currently being held by the police, accused of raping a 13-year-old schoolgirl and orchestrating a campaign of intimidation to silence the victim and her family.
A disturbing petition has led to the arrest of former Senator Elisha Abbo, who turned himself in at the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja on October 2, 2025. He is being investigated for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old secondary school pupil, Khadija Muhammad, in an incident that underscores a terrifying pattern of predatory behaviour and power abuse .
A Harrowing Account of Assault
The primary assault is detailed in an official petition filed by the law firm D.I. Aiyedun & Co. It states that on June 29, 2025, the minor was lured to Abbo’s residence in Katampe Extension, Abuja, by a 17-year-old accomplice, Nafisa Mohammed Chigli .
The petition provides a graphic account, alleging that the suspect “attempted to undress her, overpowered her resistance, applied baby oil to his manhood, and attempted to forcibly penetrate her vagina.” After the act, he allegedly cleaned himself with a white cloth. The victim later reported the assault to her father, who shockingly blamed her and initially took no action .
In a nearly identical scheme, the victim’s 16-year-old sister, Fatima Muhammad, was also targeted. She was lured to the senator’s home but managed to escape before the sexual assault was completed, revealing a repeated pattern of predatory behaviour .
Medical and Psychological Evidence
The case is supported by concrete evidence, including a medical report from Deda Hospital signed by Dr. Kehinde Duromola. The examination of the 13-year-old victim revealed a “bruise around the posterior fourchette,” and the consultant gynecologist stated that the “impression of sexual assault cannot be ruled out” .
Perhaps most heart-wrenching is the severe psychological impact on the young victim. Excerpts from her emails to a school coach reveal a child in deep trauma, actively contemplating suicide. “I’m having suicidal thoughts I don’t know how much longer I can keep going… I feel like I’m drowning in everything that has happened,” she wrote. Her coach confirmed she has suffered from social withdrawal and persistent, undiagnosed illnesses consistent with severe psychological trauma .
Campaign of Intimidation and Silence
The petition outlines a ruthless campaign of intimidation allegedly orchestrated by Abbo to silence the family. The threats include :
· Repeatedly threatening to release nude pictures of Khadija if she spoke out.
· Directly and explicitly threatening to kill Khadija.
· Threatening the victims’ mother, stating he was monitoring all her moves.
Furthermore, the family alleges that following the incident, Abbo began sending money to the girl’s father in an attempt to buy their silence. A transfer of N200,000 from Hassan Kure Musa, a known associate of Abbo, to the victim’s father’s driver on July 1, 2025, is cited as evidence of this bribery attempt .
In a stunning twist, the parents disclosed that a prominent political figure, former Senator and governorship candidate Aishatu Dahiru Ahmed “Binani,” visited their home to plead with them not to reveal the scandal .
Political Fallout and a History of Scandal
The former senator is no stranger to controversy. The Court of Appeal sacked him from the Senate in October 2023 after declaring his election invalid . His political career has been marred by scandals, including:
· Being arrested for assaulting a woman at a sex shop in Abuja .
· Facing accusations from a married woman of blackmailing her with a sex tape, a claim he vehemently denied, attributing it to political opponents .
As of the evening of October 3, 2025, Senator Elisha Abbo remains in custody at the FCID as investigations continue. The petition calls for his immediate prosecution, the prosecution of his accomplices, and urgent protection for the victims and their family .
This news story is based on an exclusive report from SaharaReporters and other sources cited within. The allegations are currently under police investigation, and the suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.