Police nab five for sexually assaulting two minors in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five people for allegedly raping two minors in separate cases in Zaki and Katagum Local Government Areas.

The police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, shared this in a statement on Saturday. Four suspects were caught for the alleged rape of a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki LGA.

Habib said the girl's 50-year-old father reported the incident at the Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters on October 29. This was a day after the crime happened.

He explained, “On 28th October, 2026, at about 0900hrs, four male suspects conspired and abducted his 12-year-old daughter to the room of one of them and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.”

The suspects are Badamasi Mohammed, 18; Bello Mohammed, 18; Mustapha Bappah, 18; and Bashiru Sha’tubu, 22. They all live in Sakwa District.

The police spokesperson mentioned that the victim was taken to General Hospital, Zaki, for a medical check-up, while the suspects were arrested.

“Preliminary investigation has been concluded, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation,” he added.

Second Incident

In another case, a 15-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Buskuri Village, Azare, in Katagum LGA.

Habib said the girl's 45-year-old father reported the incident at the Azare Divisional Police Headquarters on October 29.

He noted that the crime took place on October 15, when the suspect tricked the girl into a farm and sexually assaulted her.

“On receipt of the complaint, detectives rushed the victim to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination. The suspect was promptly arrested and has been transferred to SCID, Bauchi, for discreet investigation,” he stated.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned these acts. He emphasized that the command has zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence and child abuse.

He assured that the suspects would be thoroughly investigated and taken to court after the investigations are complete. The commissioner also urged parents and guardians to stay alert and report any suspected cases of sexual abuse to the nearest police station.