The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Lawal Nasiru, 28, for allegedly assaulting and unlawfully confining an 11-year-old Almajiri pupil in Darazo Local Government Area of the state.
According to a statement signed by the Spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the incident occurred on September 21, 2025, when Nasiru, of Unguwar Jarmai, reportedly tied the boy, Sani Abdullahi, with a heavy rope and beat him with a thick cable and stick.
The victim, a pupil attached to a Tsangaya school, sustained serious injuries on his hands and legs.
The matter was reported the following day to the Divisional Police Headquarters, Darazo, by Idris Mohammed of Gidan Waya, Darazo, who works with the Social Welfare Department in the area.
Upon receiving the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer, SP Auwalu Ilu, led a team of officers to the scene, where the suspect was arrested.
The injured boy was taken to the General Hospital, Darazo, for medical attention.
During interrogation, the suspect admitted to tying the minor, claiming it was to prevent him from fleeing the Tsangaya school before his parents arrived.
However, the victim disclosed that he was mercilessly confined for a long period without justification.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for discreet investigation.
The command assured that the suspect would be profiled and charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Police arrest teacher for assaulting 11-Year-old pupil in Bauchi