The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 4 males over alleged rape, defilement and sexual exploitation involving 3 ladies elderly 10, 11 and 12, and a 20-year-old girl described via the police as susceptible.
The incidents have been reported in Ningi, Azare, Shira and Bauchi city between October 8 and 10, 2026, consistent with a remark issued on Sunday via the command’s Police Public Family members Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.
Within the first case, police arrested a 50-year-old guy, recognized as Musa Ibrahim, popularly referred to as Musa Fawa, over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old woman in Gadar Maiwa village, Ningi Native Executive House.
The remark mentioned the sufferer’s father reported on October 9 that the suspect had allegedly lured his daughter right into a guinea corn farm in the back of their properties, the place the incident passed off.
“The sufferer was once evacuated to Common Sanatorium Ningi for clinical exam which showed sexual attack,” the remark mentioned.
The police added that the suspect were arrested and confessed to the offence.
In a separate incident in Azare, Katagum Native Executive House, a 20-year-old guy, recognized as Yakubu Musa, was once arrested over the alleged defilement of an 11-year-old woman.
In step with the police, the suspect allegedly lured the woman into an empty lecture room at Bakoshi Number one Faculty, Azare, on a number of events in September and October 2026.
“The sufferer was once taken to Common Sanatorium Azare for clinical exam. The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the offence,” the remark added.
In Shira Native Executive House, police arrested a 40-year-old guy, recognized as Abdullahi Sule, over the alleged defilement of a 12-year-old woman in Dago village.
The incident was once reported via the sufferer’s father at Yana Police Department on October 8.
“Investigation printed the suspect had lured the sufferer about 4 instances with N500 every time,” the police mentioned.
The command added that the sufferer were rescued and brought for hospital treatment, whilst the suspect was once arrested.
Within the fourth case, a 55-year-old guy, recognized as John Madaki, was once arrested over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old girl described via the police as having an highbrow incapacity.
The remark mentioned the lady’s folks reported on October 10 that the suspect had allegedly lured their daughter, given her N1,000 and had sexual sex together with her.
“The suspect was once arrested whilst the sufferer was once taken to Police Medical institution Bauchi for clinical exam,” the remark mentioned.
Reacting to the incidents, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offences and ordered the fast switch of all 4 instances to the State Legal Investigation Division for additional investigation and prosecution.
The commissioner described the incidents as “abominable and inhuman acts,” consistent with the remark.
The command reiterated its dedication to fighting sexual and gender-based violence, in particular offences involving kids and susceptible other people.
“The Command reiterates its 0 tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, particularly towards minors and susceptible individuals, and assures the general public that justice can be served,” the remark added.
The police additionally instructed folks and guardians to stay vigilant and promptly record suspicious actions to the closest police station.