A horrific incident has shaken the community of Ningi, Bauchi, as a two-year-old girl was reportedly raped to death by an unknown individual.
The lifeless body of the child was discovered beside a mosque on Deneva Street, Ningi LGA, showing signs of assault.
According to Superintendent Ahmed Wakil, Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Police Command, the crime took place on November 5, 2024, and was reported at the Ningi Divisional Police Headquarters.
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 commissioner has directed the Divisional Police Officer to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible.
The police are also urging parents and guardians to ensure their children’s safety and avoid letting them roam unattended.
The Police Command is appealing to the public for any information that could assist in locating and prosecuting the perpetrators of this tragic crime.
