Police arrest four over alleged sexual assault, shop-breaking

The Bauchi State Police Command in Nigeria has apprehended four individuals in connection with separate incidents of alleged sexual assault of minors and attempted shop-breaking. The arrests were made during distinct operations by detectives from Azare Division and a patrol team in Bununu. Among the suspects is a 20-year-old man, Gidado Adamu, who was arrested on September 14, 2026, for attempting to sexually assault an eight-year-old girl in Chokle Quarters, Azare.

Another suspect, 20-year-old Abba Umaru, was taken into custody on September 6, 2026, for allegedly attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl in Katagum Local Government Area. Lastly, 21-year-old Umar Ladan was arrested in Bununu for attempting to break into shops while wearing a hijab. All four cases have been forwarded to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation and potential prosecution.

Police Commissioner Sani-Omolori Aliyu lauded the officers and members of the local vigilance group, known as Yan Committee, for their involvement in the successful arrests.

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