Bauchi Police Detain Four Suspects for Child Abuse, Robbery, Illegal Firearms
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects for alleged child abuse, robbery, and possession of illegal firearms.
The command’s spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, revealed this while parading the suspects on Tuesday in Bauchi.
According to Wakil, on Dec. 30, 2024, operatives apprehended a 41-year-old suspect for allegedly engaging in unnatural sexual activities with an 11-year-old boy. The suspect reportedly lured the victim with food and money.
In a separate incident on Dec. 31, a 38-year-old man was detained for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old boy. Wakil stated that the suspect had intimidated the victim and forced him into an uncompleted building.
On Jan. 8, 2025, the police arrested two suspects for allegedly possessing locally made firearms. The suspects were reportedly planning multiple robbery operations and had purchased the firearms from an unidentified source.
Items recovered from the suspects included two fabricated pistols, two motorcycles, a machete, two ATM cards, and a ring.
Police Commitment and Public Appeal
CSP Wakil reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property. He urged residents to report suspicious movements or persons to security agencies promptly.
