Police Arrest 2 Suspected Homosexuals, Rescue Victim In Bauchi

Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested one Mohammed Saifullahi,16, and Shu’aibu Sulaiman, 17, for allegedly abusing minors serially in Tilden-Fulani, a community in Toro local government area of the State.

Police Public Relations Office (PPRO), Bauchi State Command, SP Nafi’u Habib, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Bauchi on Thursday.

He said on January 8, “a concerned father reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Tilden Fulani, that his son (name withheld), aged 8 years, was deceitfully lured with sweets and tiger nuts by one Mohammed Saifullahi, ‘m’ aged 16, who subsequently had anal intercourse with him on multiple occasions.”

SP Habib said upon receipt of the report, a team of detectives was quickly dispatched to the scene, where they arrested the suspect and rescued the victim, who was rushed to a hospital for medical attention.

He said during interrogation, the suspect confessed to having been engaged in the act for over three years and named his mentor “as one Shaibu Sulaiman, ‘m’ aged 17.”

The Police spokesman said a preliminary investigation revealed that Mohammed Saifullahi was introduced into the homosexual activity by Shuaibu Sulaiman, aged 17, who was also arrested.

“Sulaiman revealed that his first time of committing this act resulted from sharing a two-in-one bed with a friend, specifically Saifullahi Mohammed, who was involved into the act.

“It was also discovered that the first suspect, Saifullahi Mohammed, had sexually violated four minors between the ages of 7 and 10.

“Consequently, all the arrested suspects have confessed their culpability. Investigation is underway, after which the suspects will be profiled and charged in court upon completion,” the statement read in some parts.

SP Habib said the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, was miffed by this unfortunate act and warned other like-minded individuals to repent from such behaviour, as anyone arrested under such circumstances will not be spared.

The Commissioner of Police also called on parents and guardians to be inquisitive about the whereabouts of their children and wards.