The police have confirmed the killing of a 15-year-old girl, Aisha Abubakar, whose lifeless body was discovered in a bush on the outskirts of Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe.
The incident was reported to the police at about 12noon on Tuesday by the victim’s father, Malam Abubakar, who alleged that his daughter was a victim of culpable homicide.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, on Tuesday, the deceased was sent to buy soya beans on Sunday, January 26, 2026, at about 5:40 pm but failed to return home.
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“She was sent to buy soya beans on 26/01/2026 at about 1740hrs and did not return back home,” the statement read.
Abdullahi said the girl’s body was later discovered on Tuesday in a bush at the outskirts of the village.
“Unfortunately, her lifeless body was discovered in a bush on the outskirts of the village today,” he stated.
The police spokesperson disclosed that detectives promptly visited the scene of the incident, where photographs were taken for investigation purposes.
“Police detectives promptly visited the scene and photographed it,” he said.
He added that preliminary observations indicated that the victim may have been subjected to violence.
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“Preliminary observation showed signs of violence,” the statement noted.
The corpse was subsequently evacuated to a hospital for medical examination to determine the cause of death.
Abdullahi assured all that investigation has commenced, adding that efforts are ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the crime.