The Yobe State Police Command has arrested two suspects for sexually assaulting two minors in Jakusko and Fika Local Government Areas of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 said investigation revealed that one of the suspects, Rabilu Sani is HIV positive.
The PPRO said Sani lured a 4-year-old girl into a room and sexually assaulted her.
Abdulkarim stated that the command is deeply concerned over the recent increase in cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), particularly rape and child abuse across the state.
He added that 25 cases of rape have been recorded so far, mostly involving minors below the age of nine.
In a similar incident, a 23-year-old grinding machine operator, Yusuf Garba, was arrested for luring a 5-year-old girl into his shop and sexually assaulting her.
Similarly, two men were arrested for gang-raping a 16-year-old girl in Babban Gida.
“The Yobe State Police Command expresses deep concern over the recent increase in cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), particularly r@pe and child abuse, reported across several Divisional Police Headquarters in the State,” the statement read.
“From September 2025 to date, the Command recorded 25 cases of rape, mostly involving minors below the age of nine.
“A total of 28 suspects have been arrested, with 10 cases currently undergoing prosecution in court, while investigations continue on others at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID).
“On November 9, 2025, at about 0800hrs, detectives apprehended one Rabilu Sani (20) of Jadam Village, Jakusko, for luring a 4-year-old girl into a room and sexually assaulting her.
“Medical examination confirmed severe injuries; investigation also revealed the suspect is HIV positive.
“The case has been transferred to the SCID for discreet and thorough investigation and will be charged to court upon conclusion.
“On November 9, 2025, at about 1100hrs, one Yusuf Garba (23), a grinding machine operator of Dumbulwa Village, lured a 5-year-old girl into his shop and assaulted her.
“The victim was immediately taken to the hospital, while the suspect remains in SCID custody for prosecution.”
“On November 6, 2025, at about 1700hrs, a distress call reported that a 16-year-old girl was attacked on her way back from a Maulud celebration in Babban Gida.
“Operatives tracked and arrested Audu Ado (22) and Babangida Alh. Dawaye, both of Galadimawa Village. The suspects confessed to threatening the victim with harmful objects.
“The victim is receiving medical care, and the suspects are under investigation at the SCID for prosecution.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Ado, psc, fdc, strongly condemns these heinous acts and has directed all operatives to handle GBV and rape cases with utmost professionalism and sensitivity, Ensure diligent investigation and timely prosecution.
“He warns that no offender will be spared, and anyone involved in such crimes will face the full weight of the law.
“The Command calls on parents, guardians, religious and community leaders, as well as civil society organizations, to remain vigilant and work with the police to protect minors from predators lurking within communities.
The statement further shared security tips for parents and guardians, urging them to know where your children are at all times and who they are with.
“Educate children on “Safe Touch – Unsafe Touch” in simple language,” the statement read.
“Avoid leaving young children unattended in shops, isolated places, or with unfamiliar persons.
“Report suspicious behavior immediately — silence enables offenders.
“Teach children to scream or run to a safe adult if threatened.”
“Contact the Gender Desk officer via : 08035042320 or the PPRO on 08065682446.”
