He police commissioner of Bauchi State, Auwal Muhammad, has called on officers investigating the murder of an 18-month-old baby, Mohammed Abideen, to redouble their efforts to apprehend his suspected killers.
The 18-month-old boy went missing on Saturday. His body was found in a bathroom in the Government Day High School Playground with some parts missing.
On Thursday, state police spokesman Ahmed Wakili said the commissioner was distraught by the incident and was determined to arrest the culprits.
“I appeal to the general public to remain calm as the Command is already tracking down those suspected of being responsible for the gruesome murder of a baby in Bauchi.
“The Command expressed its condolences to the family of the deceased, praying to God to give them the strength and fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.
“We condemn the ruthless and terrible act exhibited by the yet to be identified men of the underworld. We promise to track down, trace and crack down on the perpetrators to allow the law to take its course,” Wakili stated.
Wakili said the police commissioner has set up an investigative committee headed by Deputy Police Commissioner in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yakubu Mohammed.
He said the committee would thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the boy’s murder and find out who is directly or indirectly related to this act and charge them in court.
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Newslodge has learned that the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon. The boy was said to have been with his mother, Saudatu Abideen, 21, before he disappeared.
The state governor, Bala Mohammed, ordered the closure of the school where the boy’s body was found.
Mohmmed said the school will remain closed until the investigation into the incident is complete.
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