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Two-year-old girl raped to death in Bauchi

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A tragic incident has occurred in Ningi Local Government Area (LGA) of Bauchi State, where a two-year-old girl was reportedly assaulted to death.

The heartbreaking event was confirmed by the Bauchi State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Ahmed Wakil, in a press statement released on Tuesday.

According to Wakil, the assault took place on November 5, 2024, and was reported to the Ningi Divisional Police Headquarters.

“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.

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