BAUCHI POLICE ARREST FOUR SUSPECTS OVER ALLEGED SEXUAL ABUSE OF THREE MINORS, WOMAN

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four male suspects over alleged defilement and sexual exploitation involving three minors and a 20-year-old woman with a mental health condition in different parts of the state.

The incidents were reported in Ningi, Katagum, Shira and Bauchi metropolis, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.

Habib said a resident of Gadar Maiwa Village in Ningi Local Government Area reported on October 9, 2026, that his 50-year-old neighbour, Musa Ibrahim, also known as Musa Fawa, had allegedly lured his 10-year-old daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their homes and sexually assaulted her.

“The victim was evacuated to General Hospital, Ningi, for medical examination, which confirmed sexual assault. The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the crime,” the statement partly read.

In another case reported on the same day, a father from Unguwar Makafi, Azare, alleged that a 20-year-old man, Yakubu Musa, of Layin Da’u Mai Itace, Azare, had lured his 11-year-old daughter into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School on separate occasions in September and October 2026 and had unlawful sexual intercourse with her.

The police said the victim was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination, while the suspect was arrested and allegedly confessed to the offence.

Habib also said a resident of Dago Village in Shira Local Government Area reported on October 8 that a 40-year-old man, Abdullahi Sule, had allegedly had sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old daughter.

“Investigation revealed that the suspect had lured the victim about four times with N500 each time. The victim has been rescued and taken for medical care. The suspect has been arrested,” the statement said.

The fourth case was reported on October 10 by a couple who alleged that a 55-year-old man, John Madaki, had lured their 20-year-old daughter, who has a mental health condition, given her N1,000 and had sexual intercourse with her.

According to the police, the suspect was arrested, while the victim was taken to the Police Clinic in Bauchi for medical examination.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged acts, describing them as abominable and inhuman.

Habib said the commissioner had directed the immediate transfer of all four cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.

He added that the command maintained zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving minors and vulnerable persons.

“The command assures the public that justice will be served,” the statement concluded.