Olayiwola Matthew
A 70-year-old man, Lawan Sani, has been arrested for allegedly molesting three teenage girls sexually.
Sani, a guard in the Unguwar Sarakuna area, was nabbed by operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command after he lured his victims with N500 and threatened them into silence.
According to a statement by the police spokesperson, Ahmed Wakil, his arrest followed a failed attempt on a 16-year-old girl in the same community on September 1, 2025.
He stated, “On receipt of the report, operatives attached to the C Divisional Police Headquarters, led by the DPO, SP Naziru Abubakar Pindiga, quickly acted and arrested the suspect.
“During interrogation, he confessed to having previously influenced the minor with N500 into the same residence.”
Wakil added that investigations revealed that Sani had also molested two other teenage girls through the same method.
“Moreover, the three victims were invited to an interview in which the teenagers confirmed the allegations and further disclosed that the suspect had sexually molested them over 15 times on different occasions and usually threatened them against disclosing to others,” he said.
He explained that the survivors had been taken for medical examination to determine their health condition.
Wakil also used the opportunity to stress the command’s commitment to tackling crime in the state.
“In response to the increasing security challenges posed by advanced technologies, it is essential that we enhance our policing capabilities with improved facilities and equipment.
“This initiative aims to effectively combat the rising tide of criminal activity in our communities. While we acknowledge the complexities of this task, we remain committed to fulfilling our constitutional responsibility and ensuring the safety of all,” he stated.
According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, urged residents and community stakeholders to support the efforts of the command.
“We encourage collaboration and support for the Nigeria Police Force from every sector as we work together to create an environment where citizens can live peacefully and confidently,” the statement read.