Four young men abduct, gang-rape 12-year-old girl in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended four individuals accused of abducting and sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area.
The arrests followed a report filed by the victim’s father, age 50, at the Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday. According to police spokesman Nafiu Habib, the alleged incident occurred on October 28.
Habib stated that, at approximately 9 a.m. on that day, the suspects conspired to abduct the girl and took her to the room of one of the accused, where the assault allegedly took place.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Badamasi Mohammed, Bello Mohammed, and Mustapha Bappah, all 18 years old, along with Bashiru Sha’tubu, who is 22. All are residents of Sakwa District in Zaki Local Government Area.
Following the incident, the victim was promptly taken to the General Hospital in Zaki for a medical examination. The police spokesman confirmed that preliminary investigations have been completed, and the case has been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation.
