The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four male suspects over separate cases of rape, defilement and sexual exploitation involving minors and a vulnerable person in Ningi, Katagum, Shira and Bauchi local government areas (LGAs). The disclosure was made by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, in a statement he signed and made available to journalists on Sunday.
According to the statement, “On 9 October 2026 at about 1330 hours, a father residing in Gadar Maiwa Village, Ningi LGA, reported that his neighbour, one Musa Ibrahim, alias Musa Fawa, 50, had deceived his 10-year-old daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their houses and defiled her.” The victim was taken to General Hospital, Ningi, for a medical examination, which confirmed sexual assault.
The suspect has been arrested and has reportedly confessed to the crime. Also, on 9 October 2026 at about 1300 hours, a father from Unguwar Makafi, Azare, reported that one Yakubu Musa, 20, of Layin Da’u Mai Itace, Azare, had allegedly lured his 11-year-old daughter into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, in September and October 2026 and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
The victim was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for a medical examination, while the suspect has been arrested and has reportedly confessed to the offence. Similarly, on 8 October 2026 at about 1000 hours, a father residing in Dago Village, Shira LGA, reported at Yana Division that one Abdullahi Sule, 40, also of Dago Village, had allegedly had carnal knowledge of his 12-year-old daughter.
Investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly lured the victim on about four occasions, giving her N500 each time. The victim has been rescued and taken for medical care, while the suspect has been arrested. Furthermore, on 10 October 2026 at about 1235 hours, a couple reported that one John Madaki, 55, of the same address, had allegedly lured their 20-year-old daughter, who has a mental disability, given her N1,000 and had carnal knowledge of her.
The suspect was arrested, while the victim was taken to the Police Clinic in Bauchi for a medical examination. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, strongly condemned the acts, describing them as abominable and inhuman. He directed the immediate transfer of all the cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for discreet investigations and diligent prosecution.
The command reiterated its zero-tolerance stance on sexual and gender-based violence, particularly against minors and vulnerable persons, and assured the public that justice would be served. Members of the public, particularly parents and guardians, were urged to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station.
