Bauchi police arrest four men over alleged rape, defilement of minors

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men for alleged rape and defilement of minors, including three girls aged 10, 11, and 12, as well as a 20-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities. The incidents occurred between October 8 and 10, 2026, in various locations across Bauchi State.

In Ningi, a 50-year-old man was arrested for allegedly defiling a 10-year-old girl. The victim's father reported that the suspect lured her into a guinea corn farm, where the defilement took place. The victim was taken to a hospital for a medical examination, confirming the assault. The suspect confessed to the crime.

A 20-year-old man from Azare was arrested for allegedly defiling an 11-year-old girl. He allegedly lured the victim into an empty classroom at a primary school multiple times in September and October 2026. The girl was taken to a hospital for examination, and the suspect confessed to the offence.

In Shira, a 40-year-old man was arrested for defiling a 12-year-old girl. The victim's father reported that the suspect lured her with money four times. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken for medical care.

Lastly, in Bauchi, a 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities. The woman's parents reported that the suspect lured her, gave her money, and had sexual intercourse with her. The suspect was arrested, and the victim received medical attention.

The police commissioner condemned the acts as "abominable and inhuman" and ordered the cases to be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution. The police reiterated their commitment to combating sexual and gender-based violence, particularly against minors and vulnerable individuals, and urged parents to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.