Bauchi Police Arrest Four for Sexual Offences Against Minors

The Bauchi State Police Command arrested four male suspects for alleged sexual offences involving three minors and a 20-year-old woman with a mental health condition. The incidents were reported in Ningi, Katagum, Shira, and Bauchi metropolis.

On October 9, 2026, Musa Ibrahim, 50, was accused of defiling a 10-year-old girl in Gadar Maiwa Village, leading to his arrest after the victim was examined at General Hospital, Ningi. On the same day, Yakubu Musa, 20, was arrested for allegedly luring an 11-year-old girl into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School for unlawful sexual intercourse.

Abdullahi Sule, 40, was reported for having sexual intercourse with his 12-year-old daughter, luring her with money. Lastly, John Madaki, 55, was accused of exploiting a 20-year-old woman with a mental health condition.

All suspects have been arrested and confessed to their crimes. Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu condemned the acts and directed the transfer of cases to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.