By Ade Oyeyemi
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Mujahid Danjuma, over the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in Dass Local Government Area of the state.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, after allegedly fleeing the area following the incident.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the case was reported to the police on September 28 by the victim’s 30-year-old mother, who lives in the Bundot area of Dass.
According to the statement, the woman alleged that the incident occurred on September 25 at about 5pm when Danjuma allegedly lured her daughter into an uncompleted building in the neighbourhood and sexually assaulted her.
The police said the child was subsequently taken to General Hospital, Dass, for medical examination, where penetration was reportedly confirmed.
Following the report, the command said the suspect fled to an undisclosed location but was eventually arrested through intelligence-led operations and sustained efforts by police operatives.
The command added that Danjuma remained in custody as of Tuesday and would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating crime and protecting vulnerable members of society across the state.
He also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The police said investigations into the case were ongoing.
