Bauchi Police Arrest Four Youths in Alleged 12-Year-Old Girl’s Gang‑Rape

Four young men were taken into custody by the Bauchi State Police Command after a 12‑year‑old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area, was allegedly abducted and gang‑raped. The suspects were apprehended following a complaint lodged by the victim’s 50‑year‑old father at the Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters on Thursday. Police officials said the arrest was part of an immediate response to the report. Investigators are now collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to build a case that could lead to criminal charges. The case is being handled under the state’s sexual assault statutes, and the suspects will be held pending further legal proceedings.