The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men for their alleged involvement in separate cases of rape, defilement, and sexual exploitation of minors and a 20-year-old woman described as being of unsound mind. According to the police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, the arrests were made following reports of defilement of minors by the suspects in various locations across Bauchi State, including Ningi, Katagum, Shira, and Bauchi metropolis.
The first incident was reported on October 9, 2026, by a father residing in Gadar Maiwa village, Ningi local government area. The father reported that his neighbor, Musa Ibrahim, 50, lured his 10-year-old daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their houses, where he allegedly defiled her. The 10-year-old girl was subsequently taken to General Hospital, Ningi, for medical examination, and the sexual assault was confirmed. Musa Ibrahim was arrested and reportedly confessed to the offence.
Another incident was reported by a father from Unguwar Makafi, Azare, who alleged that Yakubu Musa, 20, lured his 11-year-old daughter into a classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, where he allegedly had unlawful sexual intercourse with her on separate occasions in September and October 2026. The victim was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination, while Yakubu Musa was arrested and reportedly confessed to the offence.
A third incident was reported on October 8, 2026, by a father living in Dago village, Shira local government area, who alleged that Abdullahi Sule, 40, had sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old daughter. Investigations revealed that Abdullahi Sule had lured the 12-year-old girl on four separate occasions, giving her N500 each time. The victim has been rescued and taken for medical care, while Abdullahi Sule has been arrested.
The fourth incident was reported on October 10, 2026, by a couple who alleged that John Madaki, 55, lured their 20-year-old daughter, who was described as being of unsound mind, gave her N1,000 and had sexual intercourse with her. John Madaki was arrested, while the victim was taken to the Police Clinic in Bauchi for medical examination.
Bauchi Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged acts, describing them as abominable and inhuman. He directed the immediate transfer of all four cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution. The Bauchi command reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving minors and vulnerable persons.
The police assured the public that efforts would be made to ensure justice for the victims. The command's spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, emphasized the police's commitment to protecting minors and vulnerable persons from sexual exploitation. The arrested suspects are expected to face trial for their alleged crimes.
Key points
- The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men for allegedly raping minors and a 20-year-old woman described as being of unsound mind.
- The incidents occurred in various locations across Bauchi State, including Ningi, Katagum, Shira, and Bauchi metropolis.
- The police have reiterated their zero-tolerance policy towards sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving minors and vulnerable persons.
