By Our Reporter
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four young men for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects were arrested following a complaint lodged by the victim’s 50-year-old father at the Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, saying the incident occurred on October 28, 2026.
According to Habib, the suspects allegedly conspired to abduct the girl at about 9am and took her to the room of one of them, where they allegedly sexually assaulted her.
The police identified the suspects as Badamasi Mohammed, 18; Bello Mohammed, 18; Mustapha Bappah, 18; and Bashiru Sha’tubu, 22. All four are residents of Sakwa District in Zaki Local Government Area.
Habib said the victim was immediately taken to the General Hospital, Zaki, for medical examination, while the suspects were arrested.
He added that preliminary investigation had been concluded and the case transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for further investigation.
In a related incident, the police also arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Buskuri Village, Azare, Katagum Local Government Area of the state.
Habib said the victim’s 45-year-old father reported the incident at the Azare Divisional Police Headquarters on October 29.
The police spokesman disclosed that the incident allegedly occurred on October 15, when the suspect lured the girl to a farm and sexually assaulted her.
According to him, detectives took the victim to the General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination after receiving the complaint, while the suspect was arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.
Reacting to the incidents, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged acts and reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence and child abuse.
The commissioner assured that the suspects would be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted upon the conclusion of investigations.
He also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant, protect their children and promptly report suspected cases of sexual abuse to the nearest police station.