Rape: Police Probe Death Of Two-Year-Old Girl In Bauchi
- CP Auwal rages, tasks residents on safety, security of children
BY ADEYEMI AKANJI, BAUCHI – The Nigeria Police is currently investigating the alleged raping to death of a two-year old girl in Ningi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The State Police Command confirmed the tragic and unfortunate incident in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Spokesperson, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ahmed Wakili.
According to SP Wakili; “On November 5, 2024, an incident was reported to the Ningi Police Divisional Headquarters that a motionless body of two-year-old baby was found beside a Mosque on Deneva Street, Ningi LGA, with suspected signs of rape.”
The Police PRO further stated that; “Upon receiving the report, Detectives were dispatched to the scene, and the victim’s body was taken to the General Hospital Ningi, where a Medical report confirmed that the baby had suffered severe injuries as result of penetration which led to her death.
“While condemning this heinous crime, the Commissioner of Police, CP *Auwal Musa Mohammed, has directed the Divisional Police Officer to make extra efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice”.
Also, the statement quoted the Police Commissioner as urging parents and guardians to ensure the safety and security of their children and wards by not allowing them to wander aimlessly around the streets.
Meanwhile, the Command has appealed to members of the public for assistance with any useful information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
