Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspected rapists, Bawa Sa’idu, 22 and Weti Saleh, 25, both of Jalingo Village, Tarmuwa LGA for alleged gang raping of a 12-year-old girl and inflicting injuries in her.
The development is part of the efforts of the Command thereby recording milestone in the fight against crimes.
According to the Command PPRO, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, “In its continued efforts to combat violent crime, the Yobe State Police Command has achieved significant success. The Command has recorded a notable milestone in its quest to ensure safety and security in the state.”
He explained that, “On February 15, 2025, at about 1530hrs, Tarmuwa Divisional Police Headquarters apprehended Bawa Saidu (22) and Weti Saleh (25) of Jalingo Village, Tarmuwa LGA.”
The PPRO added that, “The suspects conspired and gang-raped a 12-year-old girl, inflicting serious injuries. The victim received immediate medical attention, while the suspects were transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Damaturu for discreet investigation.”
In a separate incident, Gujba Divisional Police Headquarters collaborated with Vigilante to rescue Hassan Alh Yau 15 of Kojolo Hamlet, Dadawel Village.
The victim was kidnapped on February 12, 2025, by criminal elements demanding a ransom, wbhe successful rescue operation resulted in the recovery of dangerous weapons, including a single-barrel gun.
As security strengthens in Damaturu, the state capital, some miscreants were apprehended using an uncompleted building to conceal stolen properties.
He also stated that “A Divisional Police Headquarters received a distress call and swiftly mobilized to raid the building, arresting three suspects, including Sale Ahmadu, the gang leader. The suspects confessed to the crime during interrogation.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Ahmed, commended the efforts of the Command, reiterating its sustained commitment to fighting criminal elements in the state.
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