Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested six individuals involved in separate incidents of vandalism and gender-based violence.
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, confirmed this in a statement released Tuesday.
He said on December 25, 2024, police officers on patrol apprehended Hamza Mohammed, 20, and Mustapha Sa’idu, 22, both of Bauchi, for allegedly stealing vehicle tires and cement.
“The suspects confessed to trespassing and stealing the items, valued at N249,000,” he said.
Further investigation revealed that the same individuals, along with Aliyu Musa, vandalised electrical equipment belonging to the Jos Electricity Power Company (JED) on January 14, 2025.
According to the Command’s spokesman, the suspects had allegedly arranged to sell the stolen conductor to Al-Ameen Ibrahim.
Items recovered from the suspects included a hacksaw, a bunch of electric aluminium conductor and a motorcycle.
“Investigation is ongoing, after which the suspects will be charged to court for the established offence in collaboration with Jos Electric Distribution Company, Bauchi Branch, for prosecution,” the statement read.
In a separate incident, Shehu Isah, 45, was arrested on January 25, 2025, for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Kirfi.
The suspect was accused of luring the victim into his room and forcefully having a carnal knowledge of her.
“On January 16, 2025, police in Ningi apprehended Shafi’u Sule in connection with the disappearance of a ten-year-old girl. The girl was found with Sule, who allegedly threatened her life.
“Investigation into the case revealed that the suspect threatened to cut off the victim’s tongue and burn her alive if she dared to shout for help,” Wakil stated.
He noted that the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Wakil also reiterated the Command’s commitment to fighting crime and ensuring the safety of residents.
