RismadarVoice Reporters
October 12, 2026
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four men in connection with separate allegations of sexual assault involving three underage girls and a 20-year-old woman with a mental health condition.
The command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Sunday, explaining that the incidents were reported in Ningi, Katagum, Shira and Bauchi metropolis.
According to the police, the first complaint was lodged on October 9 by a resident of Gadar Maiwa Village in Ningi Local Government Area, who alleged that his 10-year-old daughter had been sexually assaulted by a neighbour.
The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Musa Ibrahim, also known as Musa Fawa, was subsequently arrested.
Habib said the child was taken to General Hospital, Ningi, for medical examination, adding that the suspect reportedly admitted to the offence during preliminary questioning.
In a separate case in Azare, Katagum Local Government Area, police arrested 20-year-old Yakubu Musa following allegations that he sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl on multiple occasions between September and October.
The alleged incidents reportedly occurred at Bakoshi Primary School in Azare. The victim was referred to General Hospital, Azare, for medical assessment.
Police also arrested 40-year-old Abdullahi Sule following a complaint filed on October 8 by the father of a 12-year-old girl in Dago Village, Shira Local Government Area.
Investigators alleged that the suspect assaulted the child on several occasions and gave her money. The girl was subsequently taken for medical attention.
In another incident reported on October 10, a couple accused 55-year-old John Madaki of sexually exploiting their 20-year-old daughter, who has a mental health condition.
The police said the suspect was arrested and the woman was taken to the Police Clinic in Bauchi for examination.
Reacting to the incidents, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offences and directed that the four cases be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to addressing sexual and gender-based violence, particularly offences involving children and vulnerable individuals.
The police assured residents that the allegations would be thoroughly investigated and that appropriate legal action would follow based on the findings.
All four suspects remain subject to investigation, and the allegations against them have not been determined by a court.
