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 arrested in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, following efforts by police operatives to trace him down after he allegedly fled following the incident.
According to an announcement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the case was initially reported on September 28 by the sufferer’s 30-year-old mom, a resident of the Bundot space of Dass LGA.
The mom alleged that the incident occurred on September 25 at about 5 p.m., when Danjuma allegedly lured her daughter into an uncompleted constructing in the realm and sexually assaulted her.
“The victim was rushed to General Hospital Dass where she was examined and penetration was confirmed,” the police assertion stated.
The command stated the suspect fled to an unknown vacation spot after the alleged incident however was subsequently arrested following intelligence-led policing and protracted efforts by operatives.
The police confirmed that Danjuma was in custody as of Tuesday, including that he can be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for additional investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reassured residents of the command’s dedication to tackling crime and defending weak individuals throughout the state.
He urged dad and mom and guardians to stay vigilant and report suspicious actions to the closest police station.
The police stated investigations into the case have been ongoing.
