Thursday, June 18, 2026 - The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued two 13-year-old girls who were allegedly taken from their community in Taraba State and arrested two suspects linked to the case in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The victims, identified as Aisha and Zainab, had reportedly been missing since
March after leaving their homes in Fangari Hamlet, Bali Local Government Area
of Taraba State.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police
Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the breakthrough followed a complaint
lodged on March 10, 2026, by the father of one of the girls, who reported that
his daughter and her friend had disappeared and could not be located despite
efforts by their families.
Police investigations and intelligence gathering later led
operatives to Bara Town in Kirfi LGA of Bauchi State, where the two girls were
found.
The statement said preliminary findings revealed that two
suspects, Auwal Muhammad and Abdulgaffar Musa, both aged 20 and residents of
Unguwar Zangoma in Bara Town, allegedly conspired to take the minors from
Taraba State to Bauchi State without the consent of their parents.
The suspects were subsequently arrested, while the rescued
girls were placed under police protection pending their reunion with their
families.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal
Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.
Speaking on the development, Bauchi State Commissioner of
Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reiterated the command’s commitment to combating
crimes involving children.
“The Command will not tolerate any act of child abduction or
exploitation. Parents and guardians should monitor their children closely and
report any suspicious movement to the nearest police station,” he said.
The police command assured residents that it would continue
efforts to protect vulnerable persons and ensure that perpetrators of
child-related crimes are brought to justice.
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