The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men over alleged sexual offences involving three minors and a 20 year old woman.
The cases were reported in Ningi, Katagum, Shira and Bauchi metropolis between October 8 and 10, 2026, according to a statement on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.
Habib said a father in Gadar Maiwa village, Ningi Local Government Area, reported on October 9 that his neighbour, 50 year old Musa Ibrahim, also known as Musa Fawa, allegedly lured 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 medical examination which confirmed assault. The suspect was arrested and reportedly confessed.
In another case reported the same day, a father from Unguwar Makafi, Azare, said a 20-year-old man, Yakubu Musa, allegedly lured his 11-year-old daughter into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School on several occasions in September and October and had unlawful intercourse with her. She was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for examination and the suspect was arrested.
A third case was reported on October 8 at Yana Division by a resident of Dago village, Shira LGA. He alleged that 40 year old Abdullahi Sule had intercourse with his 12 year old daughter. Police said preliminary investigation showed the suspect lured the girl about four times with N500 each time. She was rescued and taken for medical care.
Police said a fourth suspect, 55 year old John Madaki, was arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman with intellectual disability in Bauchi metropolis on October 10.
Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu has ordered the cases transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution, while reiterating zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence.
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