Bauchi Police Arrest Five for Sexual Assault on Minors

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with separate cases of alleged sexual assault involving minors across Bauchi State. The incidents involved four girls and a 13-year-old boy, reported between October 20 and November 5, 2026.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, stated that on November 2, a father reported that his eight-year-old daughter had been sexually assaulted at Disina Village, leading to the arrest of a 44-year-old suspect, Shawilu Liman. On October 20, a four-year-old girl was allegedly lured and assaulted at Tudun Gambo, resulting in the arrest of 18-year-old Zakariya Auwal.

A six-year-old girl was reported assaulted on November 4 at Gwaram Village, with a 19-year-old suspect, Idris Sani, arrested. On November 5, a 13-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted at Atawari Village, leading to the arrest of 40-year-old Mansur Sha’aibu.

Additionally, a 17-year-old girl was reported raped on November 3 at Dangara Village, with a 25-year-old suspect, Michael Soja, arrested. All suspects are in custody, and investigations are ongoing.