The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four young men for allegedly abducting and gang-raping a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, aged between 18 and 22, were arrested following a complaint by the victim's 50-year-old father. The incident occurred on October 28, 2026, at about 9am. The police have identified the suspects as Badamasi Mohammed, Bello Mohammed, Mustapha Bappah, and Bashiru Sha'tubu, all residents of Sakwa District.
According to the police spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, the suspects conspired and abducted the 12-year-old girl to the room of one of them, where they had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The victim was immediately taken to the General Hospital, Zaki, for medical examination, while the four suspects were arrested. The police have concluded preliminary investigations and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation.
In a separate incident, the police arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in Buskuri Village, Azare, Katagum Local Government. The incident occurred on October 15, 2026, when the suspect allegedly lured the girl into a farm and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The victim's 45-year-old father reported the incident at the Azare Divisional Police Headquarters on October 29, 2026.
The police spokesperson said detectives rushed the victim to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination, and the suspect was promptly arrested. The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has condemned the incidents and reiterated the command's zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence and child abuse.
The Commissioner of Police assured that the suspects would be diligently investigated and charged to court upon completion of the investigation. He urged parents and guardians to be more vigilant and promptly report cases of sexual abuse to the nearest police station. The police command is working to ensure that perpetrators of such crimes are brought to justice.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of children in the state, and the need for parents and guardians to be more aware of their surroundings. The police have called on the public to report any suspicious behavior to the authorities. The command is working to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
The police have reiterated their commitment to protecting the rights of children and ensuring that perpetrators of child abuse are brought to justice. The command has urged the public to cooperate with them in their efforts to prevent and investigate crimes. The suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing.
Key points
- The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four young men for allegedly abducting and gang-raping a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area of the state.
- The police have also arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl in Buskuri Village, Azare, Katagum Local Government.
- The Commissioner of Police has condemned the incidents and reiterated the command's zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence and child abuse.
