By: Monday Danladi, Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly luring a 7-year-old girl into an uncompleted building, having unlawful carnal knowledge of her and dispossessing her of two mobile phones in Darazo.
The arrest followed a complaint lodged on 6th September, 2026 at about 1630hrs by a 37-years-old father, a resident of Kari village via Darazo LGA.
He reported alongside his 7-years-old daughter, that on the same date at about 0800hrs, the victim was on her way to a neighbouring house with two Android phones of the same make, Techno A31, when one Isiyaku Usman, 20-years-old, of the same address, lured her into a nearby uncompleted building, robbed her of the phones and forcefully had sexual intercourse with her.
Upon receipt of the complaint, Detectives swiftly swung into action and arrested the suspect in possession of the stolen phones.
Both the victim and the suspect were immediately conveyed to Darazo General Hospital for medical examination, while their statements were recorded.
The suspect voluntarily confessed to the commission of the offences and is currently in detention, undergoing further preliminary investigation.
While condemning the senseless, heinous act, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, directed that the case be transferred to the Gender Laboratory of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation, after which the suspect will be charged to court.
The Command reiterated its zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence and urges parents and guardians to remain vigilant over the movement and safety of their children, while assuring the public of its commitment to ensuring justice is served, as contained in a statement signed by SP Nafiu Habib, Police Public Relations Officer, made available to Journalists on Monday.
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