Police arrest four for gang-raping 12-year-old girl in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four young men for allegedly abducting and gang-raping a 12-year-old girl.

The gang-rape occurred on October 28 in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Badamasi Mohammed, (18), Bello Mohammed, (18) Mustapha Bappah, (18) and Bashiru Sha’tubu, (22) were apprehended after a complaint was lodged by the victim’s 50-year-old father.

The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, confirmed the arrests in a press statement on Saturday, adding that the victim was immediately taken to the General Hospital in Zaki for a medical examination.

“On October 28, 2026, at about 9am, four male suspects conspired and abducted his 12-year-old daughter in the room of one of them and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. Preliminary investigation has been concluded, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation.”

In a separate incident, the police also apprehended a 15-year-old boy for the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old minor.

Police officers attached to the Azare Divisional Police Headquarters arrested a 15-year-old boy who allegedly lured a 10-year-old girl into a farm and defiled her in Buskuri Village, Katagum Local Government Area.

The crime, which took place on October 15, was reported by the victim’s 45-year-old father on October 29.

Upon receiving the complaint, police officers rushed the 10-year-old to the General Hospital in Azare for medical attention. The teenage suspect was arrested and has also been transferred to the SCID in Bauchi for discreet investigation.

Reacting to the incidents, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the acts and reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence and child abuse.

He assured members of the public that the suspects would be diligently investigated and charged to court, urging parents and guardians to remain vigilant and report suspected cases of sexual abuse to the nearest police station.