- Man arrested for raping 17-year-old daughter
On account of a misunderstanding between two groups of friends over a girl, 17-year-old Buba Bappah has allegedly been killed in a reprisal attack.
Gombe State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, said the issue was an offence of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), the suspects arrested are Auwalu Isa, Ibrahim Gambo and Ali Zaki, all of Wuro Sale Village via Kumo, Akko LGA, Gombe State, while others are at large.
He stated that, “On 8th April 2025 at about 2000hrs, one Auwalu Isa, 22-year-old of Gamawa Village, reported at Akko Police Station that on the same date at about 1800hrs, he had a misunderstanding with Basiru Yaya, Isaka Bappa Loddo, Gida Bappa Loddo and Mohammed Bapa Loddo all of Wuro Sale Village via Kumo, Akko LGA, Gombe State over a lady.”
“The suspects allegedly conspired and stoned him on the chest, causing internal injuries. he was rushed to General Hospital Kumo for treatment and was discharged after medical attention.
“However, on 9th April 2025 at about 0300hrs, one Bappa Jauro, a 55-year-old of Wuro Sale Village, reported at the same station that the said Auwalu Isa, together with Ibrahim Gambo, Ali Zaki, Tori Abdul Hamid, Mallam Ahmad, Aminu Bello, Babangida Bappari, Yaya Kariya, Alhaji Ala, and Abba Abdulhamid mobilised and attacked his 17-year-old son, Buba Bappa, with sticks, hitting him on the head until he became unconscious.”
A Police team visited the crime scene and rushed the victim to the General Hospital in Kumo, where he was confirmed dead on arrival by a Medical Doctor. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining culprits.
In another development, a 34-year-old suspect, Dauda Babawuro, of Lapandintai, Kaltungo Local Government Area in Gombe State, was arrested on 5th April 2025 for having unlawful carnal knowledge of his 17-year-old daughter (name withheld).
The victim was taken to the General Hospital, Kaltungo, where medical examination confirmed she was two months pregnant. The suspect was arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
In a related case, 25-year-old Haske Abubakar of Bassa Village, Billiri LGA in the state, was said to have sexually attacked a 6-year-old girl (name withheld) on 9th April 2025 while she was sleeping at her grandmother’s house.
The victim and the suspect were taken to the General Hospital Kaltungo by the police for examination, and investigation is ongoing.
In the case of alleged criminal conspiracy, theft, and receiving stolen property, the Command arrested Ahmadu Ibrahim, 35, Tukur Musa, 75, and Yaya Tukur, 23. A Bull was recovered from them as an exhibit.
The PPRO stated that “On 9th April 2025 at about 1630hrs, an individual (name withheld) 45 years of Panda Village, Akko LGA, reported that on 7th April 2025 around 0300hrs, One Ahmadu Ibrahim, 35 years of the same address, trespassed into his residence and stole his bull valued at N700,000.
“During interrogation, the suspect confessed to having conspired with Tukur Musa and Yaya Tukur – his son, who helped him to hide the bull in their compound. All suspects were arrested, and the stolen bull was recovered.
“These arrests and breakthroughs are the result of sustained intelligence gathering, prompt response, and unwavering dedication by the Command’s officers.
“The Command reiterated its commitment to the protection of lives and property across the State and encouraged members of the public to continue supporting the Police by providing timely and useful information to aid in the fight against crime.”
Nigerian Tribune
