BAUCHI POLICE ARREST FOUR FOR RAPE AND DEFILEMENT OF MINORS AND VULNERABLE PERSON
From Muazu Hardawa Bauchi
In its unrelenting efforts on the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGVB) across the State, the Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four male suspects for separate offences of rape, defilement and sexual exploitation of minors and a vulnerable person across Ningi, Katagum, Shira and Bauchi Metropolitan.
1. DEFILEMENT OF A 10-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN NINGI LGA
On 9th October, 2026 at about 1330hrs, a father, resident of Gadar Maiwa Village, Ningi LGA, reported that his neighbour, one Musa Ibrahim alias Musa Fawa, 50 years old, deceived his 10-year-old daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their houses and defiled 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.
2. DEFILEMENT OF AN 11 YEARS OLD GIRL IN AZARE LGA
On 9th October, 2026 at about 1300hrs, a father from Unguwar Makafi, Azare, reported that one Yakubu Musa, 20 years old, of Layin Da’u Mai Itace, Azare, had previously 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 medical examination. The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the offence.
3. A 40 YEARS OLD MAN DEFILES 12-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN SHIRA LGA
On 8th October, 2026 at about 1000hrs, a father residing st Dago Village, Shira LGA, reported at Yana Division that one Abdullahi Sule, 40 years old, of same Dago Village, had carnal knowledge of his 12-year-old daughter. Investigation revealed 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.
4. RAPE OF VULNERABLE PERSON
On 10th October, 2026 at about 1235hrs, couple reported that one John Madaki, 55 years old, male of same address, lured their 20-year-old daughter who is of unsound mind, gave her N1,000 and had carnal knowledge of her. The suspect was arrested while the victim was taken to Police Clinic Bauchi for medical examination.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni psc(+), condemns these abominable and inhuman acts in strong terms. He has directed the immediate transfer of all cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.
The Command reiterates its zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, especially against minors and vulnerable persons, and assures the public that justice will be served. Members of the public, particularly parents and guardians, are urged to be vigilant over their wards and to promptly report any suspicious act to the nearest Police Station.
SP NAFIU HABIB, ANIPR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
11th October, 2026.
