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Bauchi man arrested for raping 15-year-old stepdaughter

The police command in Bauchi has apprehended a man for raping his 15-year-old stepdaughter in the Yalwa Tsakani area of the Bauchi metropolis.

• June 2, 2025
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The police command in Bauchi has apprehended a man for raping his 15-year-old stepdaughter in the Yalwa Tsakani area of the Bauchi metropolis.

The police operatives saved the 37-year-old suspect from being lynched by irate youths, who accused him of sexually abusing the teenage girl.

The spokesman for the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, who confirmed the arrest on Monday in Bauchi, stated that the victim’s father had reported the case to the police in the area.

He said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect married the victim’s mother and allegedly sexually assaulted her whenever the mother was asleep.

“He sneaked into her room and engaged in non-consensual acts on multiple occasions.

“The victim, suffering in silence, confided in the neighbours, leading to a coordinated action that caught the suspect in the act,” he said.

Mr Wakil said the victim had been referred to a medical facility for examination and care, while the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.

He reiterated the commitment of the command to maintaining peace and security while ensuring justice for victims of abuse. 

(NAN)

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