Bauchi Police Arrest Four Men Over Alleged Sexual Offences Against Minors
The suspects were arrested in separate cases involving three girls aged 10, 11 and 12, and a 20-year-old woman described by police as vulnerable. The cases have been transferred for further investigation and prosecution.
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men over separate allegations of rape, child defilement and sexual exploitation involving three minors and a 20-year-old woman.
The incidents were reported in Ningi, Azare, Shira and Bauchi metropolis between October 8 and 10, 2026, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.
50-Year-Old Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of 10-Year-Old
In the first case, police arrested Musa Ibrahim, 50, popularly known as Musa Fawa, over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Gadar Maiwa village, Ningi Local Government Area.
Police said the girl’s father reported on October 9 that the suspect had allegedly lured his daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their homes, where the incident occurred.
The victim was taken to General Hospital, Ningi, for medical examination, which reportedly confirmed sexual assault. Police said the suspect had been arrested and reportedly confessed to the allegation.
Suspect Accused of Abusing 11-Year-Old Girl
In a separate incident in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, officers arrested Yakubu Musa, 20, over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old girl.
According to the police, the suspect allegedly lured the girl into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School on several occasions in September and October.
The girl was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination, while the suspect was arrested and reportedly confessed to the allegation, the command said.
Another Suspect Arrested in Shira
Police also arrested Abdullahi Sule, 40, over the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Dago village, Shira Local Government Area.
The girl’s father reported the incident at Yana Police Division on October 8.
Investigators alleged that Sule had lured the girl on about four occasions, giving her ₦500 each time. Police said the girl had been rescued and taken for medical care.
55-Year-Old Arrested Over Alleged Rape of Vulnerable Woman
In the fourth case, police arrested John Madaki, 55, over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman described by the command as having an intellectual disability.
The woman’s parents reportedly told police on October 10 that Madaki had allegedly lured their daughter, given her ₦1,000 and had sexual intercourse with her.
The suspect was arrested, while the woman was taken to the Police Clinic in Bauchi for medical examination, according to the statement.
Police Order Further Investigation
The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offences and ordered that all four cases be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
The command reiterated its commitment to tackling sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving children and vulnerable people.
It also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant, safeguard children and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
