The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a
70-year-old watchman, Lawan Sani, for allegedly molesting three teenage girls
in the Unguwar Sarakuna area of Bauchi.
Sexual Assault Case
Police spokesman SP Ahmed Wakil, in a statement on
Monday, said the case was reported around 4:00 a.m. on September 1 after a
distress call revealed that Sani attempted to rape a 16-year-old girl in a
house where he worked as a night guard.
“During interrogation, he confessed to having
previously influenced the minor with N500 into the same residence.
Investigation further indicated that the suspect had sexually molested two
additional teenagers using the same method,” Wakil said.
The victims later confirmed the allegations during
interviews with investigators, disclosing that the suspect had molested them
over 15 times on different occasions while threatening them against speaking
out.
Both the victims and the suspect have since undergone
medical examinations as investigations continue.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery
In a separate operation, police also arrested 30-year-old
Ibrahim Uzairu of Fantami, Gombe State, for allegedly being in possession of a
suspected stolen vehicle.
According to the Command, detectives attached to ‘B’
Division, GRA, apprehended the suspect at an exclusive hotel along Ahmadu Bello
Way, Bauchi, on September 6. He was found with a gold and ash-coloured Toyota
Sienna (registration number DKN-254-DW) and a bunch of keys.
During interrogation, Uzairu confessed to conspiring
with two others, identified as Sani alias Mulmule and Abdullahi alias Abdul,
both from Gombe State, to steal the vehicle from Tsohuwar Kasuwa, Gombe. The
suspect will be handed over to the Gombe State Police Command for further
investigation.
Police Call for Support
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu,
psc(+) mni, reiterated the Command’s commitment to tackling rising crime in the
state, stressing that enhanced policing capabilities and collaboration with
stakeholders are critical to community safety.
“Security is a shared responsibility. We encourage the
support of all citizens and sectors as we work together to ensure peace and
safety,” the CP stated.
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