Police Arrest Two Over Alleged Sexual Assault of Three Minors in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two men over the alleged sexual assault of three minor girls in Lanzai District of Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were identified as 20-year-old Abubakar Muhammad Jatau and 18-year-old Umar. Their arrests followed a report made by the father of the affected children, according to the police.

The two suspects were among individuals paraded by the Bauchi State Police Command at the Police Headquarters in Yandoka, Bauchi, on Thursday. Police said the three girls were allegedly lured to an uncompleted building in the area, where the reported assault took place. The circumstances surrounding the incident are now being investigated by the authorities.

Following the incident, the victims were taken to the General Hospital in Darazo for medical examination. The medical assessment is expected to form part of the evidence considered as investigators establish the circumstances of the allegations. The police have not indicated that the suspects have been convicted, and the allegations remain subject to investigation and due legal process.

The Bauchi State Police Command said both suspects remained in custody while investigations continued. Authorities are expected to gather further evidence and obtain statements from relevant individuals as the case progresses. The identities of the minors have not been disclosed in the reports, in keeping with the need to protect children involved in such cases.

The incident has again drawn attention to the need for the protection of children and for allegations involving minors to be thoroughly investigated. Police have urged members of the public to report suspected abuse or other criminal activity to the appropriate authorities so that necessary action can be taken.