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20-year-old nabbed for alleged defilement, robbery of Bauchi girl
NG🏛️ PoliticsCenter7 hr. ago

20-year-old nabbed for alleged defilement, robbery of Bauchi girl

A 20-year-old man named Isiyaku Usman has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl and robbing her of two mobile phones in Darazo Local Government Area. According to the police, the incident occurred on September 6, 2026, when the suspect lured the girl into an uncompleted building, stole the phones, and sexually assaulted her. The girl's father reported the crime to the police, leading to a swift investigation and the arrest of the suspect, who was found in possession of the stolen devices. Both the victim and the suspect underwent medical examinations, and the suspect reportedly confessed to the offenses. The case has been referred to the Gender Laboratory of the State Criminal Investigation Department for further discreet investigation. The police commissioner emphasized the command's strict stance against gender-based violence and urged parents to monitor their children's activities closely.

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The Punch logoThe PunchIndependentCenter7 hr. ago
20-year-old nabbed for alleged defilement, robbery of Bauchi girl

A 20-year-old man named Isiyaku Usman has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl and robbing her of two mobile phones in Darazo Local Government Area. According to the police, the incident occurred on September 6, 2026, when the suspect lured the girl into an uncompleted building, stole the phones, and sexually assaulted her. The girl's father reported the crime to the police, leading to a swift investigation and the arrest of the suspect, who was found in possession of the stolen devices. Both the victim and the suspect underwent medical examinations, and the suspect reportedly confessed to the offenses. The case has been referred to the Gender Laboratory of the State Criminal Investigation Department for further discreet investigation. The police commissioner emphasized the command's strict stance against gender-based violence and urged parents to monitor their children's activities closely.

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