Bauchi police arrest four over alleged sexual offences involving minors, vulnerable woman

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men in connection with separate alleged sexual offences involving three minors and a vulnerable 20-year-old woman.

Police said the cases occurred in Ningi, Katagum and Shira local government areas as well as Bauchi metropolis.

Command spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib said the allegations were reported between October 8 and October 10.

Three minors involved in separate cases

In Ningi, police arrested a 50-year-old man following an allegation involving a 10-year-old girl.

The child was taken to General Hospital, Ningi, for medical examination, while the suspect was taken into custody.

A separate case in Azare involved an 11-year-old girl, with police arresting a 20-year-old suspect after the child’s father reported the alleged abuse.

Police also arrested a 40-year-old man in Shira LGA following allegations involving a 12-year-old girl.

The child was rescued and taken for medical care, according to the command.

Fourth case involves vulnerable 20-year-old woman

The fourth investigation involves a 55-year-old man accused of sexually exploiting a 20-year-old woman described by police as having a mental health condition.

Her parents reported the matter on October 10, after which police arrested the suspect and took the woman for medical examination. Punch Newspapers

Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu has ordered all four cases transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation.

The command said the cases would be prepared for prosecution after investigations are completed. Punch Newspapers

The allegations have not yet been determined by a court.