Sirajo Ahmed, a 25-year-old school teacher, has been arrested over alleged defilement of a seven-year-old pupil in Alkeri, Bauchi State.
SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, who’s the spokesperson of the State Police Command, revealed that the suspect lured the minor into his school’s office and had carnal knowledge of her.
Wakil also disclosed that seven other persons were apprehended by the police for various offences.
“Information received by the Division indicated that Ahmad, who lives in Unguwan Ajiya Alkaleri, is a teacher in Royal Science Academic School Alkaleri.
“The police also arrested one Sani Musa 35 an ice-cream seller who resides in Bacas area of Bauchi for having sodomised a 12-year-old boy Behind Bank Alkaleri.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect bought a sachet of water from the victim and lured him to a nearby lock-up shop and sodomised him,” he said.
Wakil also added that the Tafawa Balewa Police division apprehended one Monday Ishaku 32 of Anguwan Ruga.
“The suspect who claims to be a herbalist raped a woman who took her daughter for treatment after intoxicating her in his house.
The mouthpiece of the police said the suspected person deceived the dire health seekers and committed the atrocity.
He revealed that the command also apprehended four suspects over criminal conspiracy, forgery and fraud.
Wakil also sent message of caution to parents to be careful of people they take their children to, saying there are many untrusted persons.
He further said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Sanda ordered that all the suspects should be dragged to court.