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 apprehended in the early hours of Tuesday, October 13, after police operatives launched efforts to locate him following his alleged escape.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the case was reported on September 28 by the victim’s 30-year-old mother, who lives in the Bundot area of Dass LGA.
According to the mother, the incident occurred on September 25 at about 5 p.m., when the suspect allegedly lured her daughter into an uncompleted building and sexually assaulted her.
The police said the victim was taken to General Hospital, Dass, where a medical examination confirmed penetration.
The command added that Danjuma fled to an unknown location after the alleged incident but was later arrested through intelligence-led policing and sustained efforts by officers.
The suspect remains in police custody and is expected to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to fighting crime and safeguarding vulnerable people across the state.
He also urged parents and guardians to stay alert and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
The police said investigations into the case were ongoing.