BY ADEYEMI AKANJI, BAUCHI – The Nigeria Police command in Bauchi State has arrested a 70-year old man, Lawan Sani of Bakin Kura area of Bauchi metropolis, suspected to be a serial rapist of teenage girls.
The arrest of Sani followed a discreet investigation launched by the police following complaints lodged against the septuagenarian over multiple counts of sexual assault involving teenage girls.
The investigation by the police eventually revealed how Sani allegedly attempted to rape a 16-year-old teenager of Anguwan Sarakuna in Bauchi.
A statement by CSP Ahmed Wakili, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Bauchi State Police command, said that on September 1, 2025 at about 1600hrs, a distress call was received that indicated that an elderly man identified as one Lawan Sani aged 70, of Bakin Kura area of Bauchi was arrested on the spot in an attempt to commit an offence, to wit: rape with a teenager (real name withheld) aged 16years, of Unguwar Sarakuna Bauchi in a house situated at Unguwar Sarakuna area of Bauchi where the old man serve as watchman.
Wakili said that on receipt of the report, operatives attached to the C Divisional Police Headquarters, led by the DPO, SP Naziru Abubakar Pindiga, quickly acted and arrested the suspect, adding that during interrogation, Sani confessed to having previously influenced the minor with N500 into the same residence.
The police PPRO said investigation further revealed that the suspect had sexually molested two additional teenagers, names withheld, through the same techniques.
According to Wakili; “The three victims were invited to an interview in which the teenagers confirmed the allegations and further disclosed that the suspect had sexually molested them over 15 times on different occasions and usually threatened them against disclosing to others.
“Subsequently, both the victims and the suspects were subjected to series of medical examinations to determine their health condition.
In another development, the Police command in Bauchi State, also said on September 6, 2025, at about 0800hrs, information at its disposal indicated that an unknown person was sighted wandering at an exclusive hotel situated around Ahmadu Bello Way, Bauchi, in possession of a Sienna LE, gold and ash colour with registration number. DKN-254-DW.
The PPRO said that upon receiving the information, a team of detectives attached to ‘B’ Divisional Police headquarters, GRA was immediately dispatched to the scene, luckily, they arrested the suspect, Ibrahim Uzairu, aged 30, of Pantami area, Gombe State, and recovered the vehicle.
Wakili said that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to have conspired with some individuals to steal the Toyota Sienna car.
He said those arrested in connection with the offence included; Sani alias Mulmule, Abdullahi alias and Abdul, all of Gombe State.
The spokesperson of the police in Bauchi said that preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects criminally conspired, went to Tsohuwar Kasuwa, Gombe State, and stole the Sienna parked beside the road.
He further said; “Investigation is ongoing to uncover more facts behind the case. After that, the suspects will be handed over to the Gombe State Police Command for further investigations and prosecution.
“In response to the increasing security challenges posed by advanced technologies, it is essential that we enhance our policing capabilities with improved facilities and equipment.
“This initiative aims to effectively combat the rising tide of criminal activity in our communities. While we acknowledge the complexities of this task, we remain committed to fulfilling our constitutional responsibility and ensuring the safety of all,” he said.
This was as the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, urged stakeholders to join the Command in recognising that security is a shared responsibility.
Sani-Omolori encouraged collaboration and support for the Nigeria Police Force from every sector as they work to create an environment where citizens can live peacefully and confidently.
