The Bauchi Police Command says it has apprehended four suspects over alleged child abuse, robbery and possession of illegal firearms.

The command’s spokesman, CSP Ahmed Wakil, said this while parading the suspects on Tuesday in Bauchi.

He said operatives of the command on December 30, 2024, apprehended a 41-year-old suspect (name withheld) for allegedly engaging in unnatural sexual activities with an 11-year-old boy.

Mr Wakil said the suspect allegedly lured the victim by offering him food and money.

He said the police, on December 31, detained a 38-year-old man (name withheld) for allegedly assaulting a 10-year-old boy.

“The suspect intimidated the victim and forced him into an uncompleted building,” he said.

The spokesman said the police also detained two suspects (names withheld) on January 8, 2025, over alleged possession of locally made firearms.

“They were suspected to purchase the firearms from an anonymous source and conspiring to carry out multiple robbery operations,” adding that the police recovered two fabricated pistols, two motorcycles, a machete, two ATM cards, and a ring.

While reiterating the command’s commitment to protect lives and property, Mr Wakil urged the people to report suspicious movements and persons to security agencies.

(NAN)