Bauchi Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Minors, Vulnerable Woman

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four male suspects over alleged defilement and sexual exploitation involving three minors and a 20-year-old woman with a mental health condition across the state.

According to a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the incidents occurred in Ningi, Katagum, Shira and Bauchi metropolis.

Habib said a resident of Gadar Maiwa Village in Ningi Local Government Area reported that his 50-year-old neighbour, Musa Ibrahim, alias Musa Fawa, had allegedly lured his 10-year-old daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their houses and defiled her.

The police spokesman disclosed that another case was reported on the same day by a father from Unguwar Makafi, Azare, who alleged that a 20-year-old man, Yakubu Musa, of Layin Da’u Mai Itace, Azare, had lured his 11-year-old daughter into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, on separate occasions in September and October 2026 and had unlawful sexual intercourse with her.

According to the statement, the victim was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination, while the suspect was arrested.

In another incident, the PPRO said a resident of Dago Village in Shira Local Government Area reported, that a 40-year-old man, Abdullahi Sule, had allegedly had sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old daughter.

Habib further disclosed that a couple reported, 2026, that a 55-year-old man, John Madaki, had allegedly lured their 20-year-old daughter, who has a mental health condition, given her N1,000 and had sexual intercourse with her.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged acts, describing them as inhuman.

Habib said the commissioner had directed the immediate transfer of all four cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution.

He added that the command maintained zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving minors and vulnerable persons.