The Zonal Police Public Relations Officer (ZPPRO), Zone 12 Command, Bauchi state, SP Thomas Goni, has confirmed the arrest of a 70-year-old man, who allegedly defiled his neighbour’s 7-year-old daughter.
According to the ZPPRO, the suspect, Umaru Daira, allegedly committed the act on Tuesday, at Kawo Rauta Village in Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The zonal Police Image Maker in a statement disclosed that one Alhaji Habu, who is father of the victim reported that the suspect was caught red-handed defiling the little girl.
Thomas Goni also disclosed that the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 12 Bauchi, AIG Audu A. Madaki, has directed that the suspect be charged to court upon completion of investigations.