The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly luring a seven-year-old girl into an uncompleted building, having unlawful sexual intercourse with her and dispossessing her of two mobile phones in Darazo.
The arrest followed a complaint lodged on September 6, 2026, at about 4:30 p.m. by the girl’s 37-year-old father, a resident of Kari village in Darazo Local Government Area.
He reported that, on the same date at about 8 a.m., his daughter was on her way to a neighbouring house with two Android phones of the same make, Tecno A31, when one Isiyaku Usman, 20, of the same address, allegedly 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.
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Both the victim and the suspect were immediately taken to Darazo General Hospital for medical examination, while their statements were recorded.
The suspect reportedly 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 urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant over the movement and safety of their children.
It also assured the public of its commitment to ensuring that justice is served.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, and made available to journalists on Monday.
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