The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in sodomy and criminal intimidation of minors.

A statement by the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil on Tuesday accused the first suspect, a 41-year-old Aminu Musa from Sabon Garin Narabi of having unnatural sexual activity with an 11-year-old boy, Hassan.

The suspect allegedly lured the boy into his room, located adjacent to a shop where he worked as a shopkeeper and had canal knowledge with him on several occasions.

According to Wakil, after receiving the complaint on December 30, 2024, police officers from Tilden Fulani Divisional Police Headquarters were dispatched to the scene and arrested the suspect.

The police spokesman added that the suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation and revealed how he manipulated the victim.

According to the suspect, he frequently brought food to the boy and, on several occasions, gave him money in amounts of N300, N200, and N100, respectively.

He added that he used these opportunities to exploit him, believing he was “reaping the benefits” of his actions.