Bauchi Police Arrest Man for Alleged Rape of Mentally Ill Woman

Lukman Alhaji Nasiru, a 26-year-old resident of Garin Malam Village in Gamawa LGA, Bauchi State, has been arrested for allegedly luring and raping a 50-year-old mentally ill woman on the outskirts of Garin Malam. The Bauchi State Police Command's Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, reported that the incident was reported on September 25, 2026, by a 40-year-old man from Gauya Village in Jakusko LGA, Yobe State, who stated that his elder sister was violated on September 22, 2026.

Following the report, police promptly arrested Nasiru, and both the victim and the suspect were taken to General Hospital Gamawa for medical examinations as investigations continue. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, reiterated the Command's commitment to addressing sexual offences and ensuring justice.