The Bauchi State Police Command has taken four young men into custody in connection with the alleged abduction and gang-rape of a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, located within the Zaki Local Government Area of the state. Law enforcement authorities confirmed that the arrests followed a formal report lodged by the victim's father.
According to official police reports, the suspects apprehended are Badamasi Mohammed (18), Bello Mohammed (18), Mustapha Bappah (18), and Bashiru Sha'tubu (22), all of whom reside in the Sakwa District.
How did the incident unfold?
Preliminary investigations indicate that the tragic event occurred on October 28, 2026. At approximately 9:00 a.m. on that date, the four male suspects reportedly colluded to seize the 12-year-old minor, taking her forcibly to the private room of one of the accomplices where the assault took place.
The victim's 50-year-old father formally reported the crime at the Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday, prompting immediate law enforcement action.
What steps have authorities taken?
Following the report, the Bauchi Police Command's Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Habib, issued a statement detailing the police response. He noted that the young survivor was promptly conveyed to the General Hospital in Zaki for comprehensive medical examinations and necessary clinical care.
Furthermore, police authorities confirmed that preliminary inquiries have concluded. The case file and the detained suspects have now been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for thorough, discreet investigations before prosecution.