The incident was reported to the Gwagwalada Area Command office on February 26 by one Abubakar Wakili of Yaba in Abaji Area Council. The court heard that the victim was 8 months pregnant during the attack.
The Judge, Malam Abdullahi Abdulkarim, deferred sentencing for him to see and know the victim's condition. He also ordered that the defendants be remanded in a correctional centre pending sentencing on March 22.
The incident has sparked outrage among Nigerians, with many calling for justice for the victim. Women's rights groups have also condemned the act, calling for ending violence against women.
In a statement, the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) expressed their "outrage and condemnation" over the incident, describing it as "barbaric and inhumane." The group called on the government and law enforcement agencies to take urgent action to protect women and ensure that perpetrators of violence against women are brought to justice.
Similarly, the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS) also condemned the act, calling on the government to do more to protect women from violence. The group called for stiffer penalties for rapists and other perpetrators of violence against women.
The incident comes amid growing concerns over women's safety in Nigeria, particularly in rural areas where rape and other violence against women are often under-reported. Several high-profile cases of violence against women have sparked protests and calls for action in recent months.
In response to the incident, the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered a thorough investigation. The police chief also assured Nigerians that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has also condemned the attack, describing it as "heinous and barbaric." She called on Nigerians to speak out against violence against women and work together to end the scourge.
Meanwhile, the victim is said to be receiving medical treatment and counselling. The incident has once again highlighted the urgent need for Nigeria to do more to protect women and ensure that perpetrators of violence against women are brought to justice.