The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old man, Wisdom Benoie, for allegedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter.

The command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Wakil, said yesterday that officers acted on credible intelligence, leading to the successful intervention in a mob action involving the suspect.

Wakil explained that at about 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, the suspect, who lives at Yalwan Tsakani, was confronted by a group of local youths who accused him of secretly molesting his stepdaughter.

“The situation came to light after the victim’s father reported the matter to the Operation Restore Peace (ORP) unit in the Yelwan Tsakani area of Bauchi. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect married the victim’s mother, thereby becoming the stepfather to the teenager. It was disclosed that he had allegedly been sexually assaulting the victim while her mother was asleep, entering her room and engaging in non-consensual acts on multiple occasions,” Wakil said.

He added: “The victim, suffering in silence, ultimately confided in neighbours, leading to a coordinated action that caught the suspect in the act.”

Wakil disclosed that during interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crimes, stating that the victim had been taken to a medical facility for examination and care.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Police Command, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a discreet investigation, after which the suspect will be charged in court for prosecution.

Aliyu reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining peace and security while ensuring justice for all victims of oppression.