Two-year-old girl assaulted to death in Bauchi

A two-year-old girl has reportedly been assaulted to death in Ningi LGA of Bauchi State.

The incident was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Police Command, Superintendent Ahmed Wakil, in a press statement issued on Tuesday.

Wakil revealed that the crime took place on November 5, 2024, and was reported at 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.