The police said the suspect committed the offence on February 22 at the provision shop of the victim’s mother in Ile-Oluji.
Mr Buhari has expressed concern over the increasing cases of violence, child marriage, rape, kidnapping and other challenges affecting children.
“The suspect that led the group that carried out the attack, one Ganiyu, who was also seriously injured was arrested.”
The group wants family units and government at all tiers to take action and responsibility in protecting children.
The laws are expected to offer a big boost to Yobe’s administration of justice.
The commander reaffirmed the readiness of the newly inaugurated Special Female Squad in the fight against any form of child abuse and gender based violence.
Mr Odili had in October 2016 dragged Mr Peterside to court demanding N6 billion as damages for character defamation.
The gunmen beat up the passengers in the motorcycle and tricycle, before setting them ablaze, a witness said.
Insurgents laid seige on the Rann community last Sunday, wreaking carnage on the civilians on their farms.
The commissioner explained that this was to avert incidents where corporal punishment results in students’ death.
