By Muhammad Auwal
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 23-year-old man, Sirajo Ali, over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl and threatening to kill her in Dass Local Government Area of the state.
Police said the incident occurred in Bundot community on July 28, 2026, and was reported to the Dass Divisional Police Headquarters at about 8:30 p.m. by the victim's elder brother.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly lured the teenage girl into his room at about 10:30 a.m., where he threatened her with a knife before allegedly raping her.
The Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said detectives attached to the Dass Division swiftly responded to the report, arrested the suspect, and recovered the knife allegedly used to threaten the victim.
He said the case is being investigated and will be transferred to the Gender Laboratory of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged crime, describing it as unacceptable and assuring the public that the Command would ensure justice is served.
The police commissioner also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of sexual abuse and other crimes to the nearest police station for immediate action.
The suspect is expected to be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.
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