AISHA ABUBAKAR
Police operatives from the Bauchi State Command have commenced manhunt for a man who raped a 2-year old baby to death, dumped her corpse beside a Mosque and fled.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened on 5th November,2024 at Ningi Loca Government area of the State where the corpse of the the deseased was discovered.
This was disclosed by the Police Public Relation Officer of the Bauchi State Command, SP Ahmed Wakil, who confirmed that the baby was confirmed dead and her corpse was deposited at mortuary for autopsy report.
SP Wakil revealed that after the crime was discovered by the residents, the matter was reported Ningi Divisional Headquarters. The Police moved into action, recovered the corpse and took it to the hospital.
“The lifeless body of a two-year old girl was discovered beside a mosque on Deneva Street, Ningi LGA, showing signs of assault,” he stated.
“Upon receiving the report, detectives were dispatched to the scene, and the child’s body was taken to General Hospital Ningi, where a medical examination confirmed severe injuries from penetration, leading to her death.”
Bauchi State Commissioner Of Police, Auwal Musa Mohammed, has condemned the crime, describing it as a horrific and heinous act.
The PPRO stated that the Commissioner has directed the Divisional Police Officer to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible.
“He also urged parents and guardians to ensure their children’s safety and avoid letting them roam unattended,” Wakil added.
The Police Command also appealed to the public for any information that could assist in locating and prosecuting the perpetrators of this tragic crime.