Police arrest four over sexual offences in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has apprehended two suspected members of the Sara-Suka criminal gang following attacks and disturbances in various districts of the state capital. The incidents allegedly took place on Sunday in Wayan Makafi, Unguwan Kur, and Kofar Dumi. Police received a distress call around 9:15 p.m., reporting that the Sara-Suka youths invaded Wayan Makafi and Unguwan Kur, causing panic among residents.

A patrol team from D Division, Dutsen Tanshi, collaborated with Yan Committee members to disperse the youths. One member of the Yan Committee received injuries while helping restore order and is now receiving medical attention in stable condition. The police managed to apprehend one suspect, with efforts ongoing to capture the others who fled.

In a separate incident, police arrested a 25-year-old suspected Sara-Suka leader, Abubakar Adamu Aliyu, also known as Zadous, for allegedly attempting to attack a Peace Corps personnel at Kofar Dumi. According to police reports, the suspect and other armed youths stormed the victim's residence around 6:30 p.m., intending to assault him.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect was seeking revenge against the Peace Corps personnel, who had reported his activities to the police about seven months ago. The suspect had previously been charged to court by the A Division, Township, for alleged thuggery and was released last week. The detained suspect remains in custody and will be charged to court after investigating the matter further.

Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, cautioned that the police would not tolerate Sara-Suka activities, thuggery, or public disturbances in the state. Police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, stated in a Monday statement that the commissioner had instructed officers to maintain patrols, surveillance, and intelligence-led operations to ensure peace in the region.

He urged parents, guardians, and community leaders to educate their wards about the dangers of crime and provide the police with reliable information to prevent criminal activities.