NBA seeks justice in alleged forced conversion of Muslim girl
The Nigerian Bar Association, Dutse branch, has demanded urgent justice in the case of a DSS officer, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, accused of abducting, raping, and forcing a 16-year-old girl, Miss Walida Abdullahi, to convert to Christianity and marry him.
It was learnt that the controversy surrounding the alleged abduction, rape, and forced conversion of Walida by DSS officer Onyewuenyi has been brewing for over two years, with the victim’s family declaring her missing and conducting searches since she was 16.
The recent revelation of her whereabouts and the alleged crimes committed against her has sparked widespread outrage, prompting the NBA, Dutse branch, to demand urgent justice and accountability.
At the moment, the case took a significant turn with the issuance of a court order on January 7, 2026, directing the authorities to arrest and investigate Onyewuenyi, and the NBA is now pushing for full compliance with the order as the investigation unfolds.
In a statement signed by the Publicity Secretary, A.B Umar, on Saturday, the NBA Dutse branch expressed shock and disbelief at the allegations against Onyewuenyi, saying the actions represent an “appalling level of barbarism and a crass display of impunity”.
According to the statement, Miss Abdullahi went missing at 16, and despite her parents’ efforts to locate her, her whereabouts remained unknown for over two years, leading to her mother’s death due to the trauma.
The statement revealed that Onyewuenyi contacted the victim’s father, Abdulhadi Ibrahim, in January 2026, admitting to having Miss Abdullahi in his custody for over two years, and directing the father to Abuja for their marriage.
