Police in Nigeria have arrested a suspect accused of holding a 15-year-old for three days after an alleged sexual assault, according to Premium Times. Authorities say a manhunt is underway for other suspects linked to the allegation. The report provides no further details on location, identities, charges or the victim’s condition, and the claims remain allegations while police continue their investigation.

Police in Bauchi State have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of defiling a 7-year-old girl and stealing phones belonging to her, according to Punch. Authorities confirmed the suspect is in custody and that an investigation into the alleged defilement and robbery is ongoing. Further details about the circumstances of the incident or possible charges have not been disclosed, as police say inquiries are continuing.

The Ogun State Ministry of Justice announced that its investigation into a reported gang rape case involving Miss Nsikak Abigael Emem concluded that the allegation was fabricated, with no offence established. The ministry provided updates on the ongoing investigation into the matter.

Bauchi Police say they have arrested a 20-year-old suspect over the alleged defilement and robbery of a young child who disappeared during a short walk through her neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon. According to the report, the missing-child report prompted a high-stakes police investigation. The allegations remain unproven, and the suspect’s identity, the child’s condition, and any formal charges were not disclosed in the provided information.

The Ogun State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across the state as schools prepare to resume academic activities on Monday. According to Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni, the deployment aims to boost police visibility around schools, protect pupils, teachers and infrastructure, and ensure a swift response to any security threats during the new term.

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued 17 children and arrested seven suspects linked to an alleged interstate child-stealing and human-trafficking network operating across parts of Nigeria. Commissioner of Police Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga announced the development on Monday during a press briefing at the state police headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan, saying an investigation led to the arrests and rescues, according to the Daily Post.