The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men in separate incidents of alleged rape and defilement involving three girls aged 10, 11, and 12, and a 20-year-old woman described as vulnerable. The incidents occurred in Ningi, Azare, Shira, and Bauchi metropolis between October 8 and 10, 2026. According to the police, the suspects allegedly lured their victims into various locations, including a guinea corn farm, an empty classroom, and a private residence.
In the first case, a 50-year-old man, Musa Ibrahim, was arrested over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Gadar Maiwa village, Ningi Local Government Area. The victim's father reported the incident on October 9, stating that the suspect had lured his daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their houses. The police confirmed that the victim was taken to General Hospital Ningi for a medical examination, which verified the sexual assault.
In another incident, a 20-year-old man, Yakubu Musa, was arrested in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old girl. The suspect allegedly lured the girl into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, on several occasions in September and October 2026. The police reported that the victim was taken to General Hospital Azare for a medical examination and that the suspect had confessed to the offence.
A 40-year-old man, Abdullahi Sule, was arrested in Shira Local Government Area over the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old girl in Dago village. The incident was reported by the victim's father at Yana Police Division on October 8. According to the police, the suspect had lured the victim on four separate occasions, paying her N500 each time. The victim was rescued and taken for medical care, while the suspect was arrested.
In the fourth case, a 55-year-old man, John Madaki, was arrested over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman with an intellectual disability. The woman's parents reported the incident on October 10, stating that the suspect had lured their daughter, given her N1,000, and had sexual intercourse with her. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the Police Clinic Bauchi for a medical examination.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offences, describing them as "abominable and inhuman acts." He ordered the immediate transfer of all four cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution. The police command reiterated its commitment to combating sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving children and vulnerable people.
The police command urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest police station. The command assured the public that justice would be served and reaffirmed its zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, especially against minors and vulnerable persons. The incidents have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
Key points
- The Bauchi State Police Command arrested four men for alleged rape and defilement of minors between October 8 and 10, 2026.
- The incidents involved three girls aged 10, 11, and 12, and a 20-year-old woman described as vulnerable.
- The police command has reiterated its commitment to combating sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving children and vulnerable people.
