Four men have been arrested in northeastern Nigeria after a 12-year-old girl was reportedly abducted and gang raped in the Sakwa region of Bauchi State. Police confirmed the arrests after the alleged attack was reported by the victim's father.
The girl was reportedly snatched and raped at around 9am on Wednesday, October 28. Police said she was lured to the room of a property where she was attacked by the men.
Police Confirm Arrests and Investigation
Nafiu Habib, a spokesman from Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters, said: "On October 28, 2026, at about 9am, four male suspects conspired and abducted his 12-year-old daughter to the room of one of them and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her."
He added: "Preliminary investigation has been concluded, and the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation."
Local police identified the suspects as Badamasi Mohammed, Bello Mohammed, Mustapha Bappah, all aged 18, and 22-year-old Bashiru Sha'tubu. They are all residents of the Sakwa area.
Victim Hospitalised and Public Urged to Report Abuse
The girl was rushed to the General Hospital, Zaki, for treatment immediately after the attack. The nature of her injuries is not known. Her father, aged 50, reported the attack to police, who launched an urgent investigation.
Mr Habib assured an in-depth investigation into the reported attack and added that parents and guardians in the region should remain vigilant. He is urging people to report cases of sexual abuse to their nearest police station as soon as possible.
