The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the arrest of
two men for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bauchi State
Command, DSP Kamal Abubakar disclosed this to newsmen at the weekend in Bauchi.
He said that the suspects: Bashar Haruna, 25, and a
55-year-old man, Isah Sule, allegedly raped the victim, whose name is a primary
four pupil, at different times.
He said that the Police received information regarding the
crime on 16th June 2019, and swung into action and successfully arrested the
two suspects.
Abubakar said: “Yes, I can confirm to you that the incident
is true. On 16th June, 2019 at about 13.55pm, we received the information from
a complainant, one Abubakar Haruna, Male, (43) of Sabuwar Kasuwa area of Bauchi
metropolis, that on same date at about 10am, he left his shop back to his
house.
“On reaching his house, he found out that his younger
brother, Bashar Haruna, Male, (25) and one Fatima, his niece, looking
suspicious. Upon interviews, he discovered that the said Bashar sexually
harassed or molested his niece, Fatima.”
The PPRO said that upon receipt of the report, the Police
swung into action and arrested the said Bashar.
He said that further investigation led to the arrest of one
Isah Sule, Male (55) of Sabuwar Kasuwa, “who the girl alleged that he had
sexually harassed her before, severally. He was traced and arrested.”
Abubakar stated that the case is currently under investigation
after which the suspects will be charged to court.
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