The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old watchman, Lawan Sani, for allegedly molesting three teenage girls in Unguwar Sarakuna, with the victims claiming he abused them more than 15 times.

In a statement, the Command’s spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the arrest.

Wakil said the case was reported about 4:00hours on September 1st, after a distress call indicated that Sani attempted to rape a teenager where he serves as a watchman.

“During interrogation, he confessed to having previously influenced the minor with N500 into the same residence. Investigation further indicated that the suspect had sexually molested two additional teenagers, names withheld, through the same techniques,” the police said.

Police added that the victims were invited for an interview and they confirmed the allegations, adding that the suspect had sexually molested them over 15 times and usually threatened them against disclosing to others.

Subsequently, both the victims and suspects were subjected to medical examination to determine their health condition. (The Nation, excluding headline)