Police arrest five suspects over alleged abuse of minors in Bauchi

Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Child Sexual Assault Cases

Authorities in Bauchi State have arrested several individuals in connection with alleged sexual assaults against minors, following reports from parents and community members. The arrests occurred in Yana, Tudun Gambo, Misau, Gadau, and Gumau.

According to a statement released on Friday by Police Public Relations Officer SP Nafiu Habib, a 44-year-old man identified as Shawilu Liman was apprehended after a father reported that his eight-year-old daughter had been allegedly assaulted in Disina Village, within the Yana Local Government Area, on November 2.

In another incident, police arrested an 18-year-old suspect, Zakariya Auwal, for the alleged defilement of a four-year-old girl in Tudun Gambo, located in the Alkaleri Local Government Area. This incident was reported on October 20, and the victim has since received medical attention at the Tudun Gambo Health Care Centre.

Similarly, Idris Sani, a 19-year-old, was taken into custody after a report indicated that a six-year-old girl had allegedly been lured to a farm and sexually assaulted in Gwaram Village, Misau Local Government Area, on November 4. The victim received a medical examination at the Federal Medical Centre in Misau.

In a separate case, Mansur Sha’aibu, a 40-year-old from Gaya Local Government Area in Kano State, was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy at Atawari Village in Gadau District. It is reported that the victim was lured into a room and assaulted on November 5, after which he was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for examination.

Additionally, a 25-year-old man, Michael Soja, was arrested for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in Dangara Village, Toro Local Government Area. The incident reportedly occurred on November 3 while the victim was tending to her family’s cattle in a nearby bush. Both the suspect and the victim have been transported to General Hospital, Toro, for medical evaluation.

The police confirmed that all five suspects are currently in custody, and investigations are ongoing. Officials stated that the suspects will be charged in court following the completion of the investigation.

Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu condemned the alleged offenses and reassured residents that the police command is dedicated to bringing perpetrators to justice. He urged parents, guardians, teachers, and community leaders to be vigilant regarding the safety of children and to report any suspected cases of abuse to the nearest police station. The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to addressing sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offenses involving minors.

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