Zamfara Man Remanded for Impregnating 15-Year-Old Daughter in Cross River

A Magistrate Court in Calabar, Cross River State, has ordered the remand of Adamu Umaru, 48, for allegedly raping and impregnating his 15-year-old daughter.

Umaru, a native of Bundugudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, residing in Calabar, was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Mercy Ene.

The Police Prosecutor, O. S. Umoren, had filed an ex parte motion, seeking Umaru’s remand in custody pending the completion of investigations. The motion was granted, with the case adjourned until December 3.

According to the Zone 6 Police Command, Umaru was arrested on November 15 following a petition by the victim’s aunt, Aisha. The aunt had noticed changes in the girl’s physiology and took her to the hospital, where a test confirmed she was nine weeks pregnant.

The victim alleged that her father started having illicit affairs with her in 2023 in a hotel in Calabar and threatened to kill her if she revealed the secret. A medical examination validated the pregnancy, and the hotel manager confirmed seeing Umaru with the victim on multiple occasions.

Umaru’s counsel, Mohammed Shaibu, opposed the ex parte motion, arguing that he was not duly served. However, the Chief Magistrate granted the motion, supported by an eight-paragraph affidavit.