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Ogun Police Probe Alleged Assault of Baby in School

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7 months ago

March 24, 2026

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Ogun police probe baby assault after alleged incident at private school, with case transferred to SCID Gender Unit for investigation

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged indecent assault of an eight-month-old baby at a private school in the state.

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The incident, according to the child’s mother, Gloria Umukoro, occurred on 18 March at the school where she is employed.

Umukoro said the school had closed early for revision week, after which she remained on the premises to complete examination preparations.

She explained that the baby had been left in the care of the school principal before being briefly handled by the school director, identified as Korede Afuye.

She stated that shortly after the child was returned, she observed signs of distress and later discovered injuries, prompting immediate concern.

A colleague with medical training reportedly examined the baby and advised that urgent attention was required.

Umukoro alleged that the director was the last person to handle the child before the injuries were noticed, adding that she confronted him and demanded an explanation.

She said the school management urged caution, but she insisted on escalating the matter.

“This is not something that can be resolved informally, considering my baby’s condition,” she said.

The case was subsequently reported to the police for investigation.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command said the matter had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, specifically the Gender Unit, for detailed inquiry.

“A case involving an infant was reported on March 18. The matter has been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender Unit, for further investigation.

The identity of the child is being protected,” the police spokesperson said.

Authorities added that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, as officials seek to establish accountability and ensure justice.

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The case has heightened concern over child safety in private educational facilities, with stakeholders calling for stricter oversight and safeguarding measures.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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9 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.