Police arrest 5 for defiling minors in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 5 suspects over alleged defilement and pure offence towards minors aged between 4 and 17 throughout the state.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a press release on Friday, November 6, 2026.

According to the PPRO, the suspects, aged between 18 and 44, had been arrested in reference to the reported sexual assaults involving 4 women and a 13-year-old boy.

“Behind every report received at our Divisions is a child, a family, and a community left shaken. A little girl who should be in school. A young boy who should feel safe at home. A teenage girl who went out to tend her family’s cattle and returned with trauma no child should carry,” the assertion learn.

“The Bauchi State Police Command shares in the pain of these families, and we are acting to ensure that those who prey on our children do not go unpunished.

“Following immediate experiences by involved dad and mom and neighborhood members, the Command has arrested 5 suspects in reference to separate circumstances of alleged sexual assault towards minors throughout the State.

“1.  DEFILEMENT IN YANA:
On 2nd, November, 2026, a father came forward to report that his 8-year-old daughter had allegedly been sexually assaulted two days earlier at Disina Village, Yana Local Government Area. Our operatives immediately visited the scene, ensured the child received medical attention at General Hospital, Yana, and arrested one Shawilu Liman, 44 years.

“DEFILEMENT IN TUDUN GAMBO:
On twentieth October, 2026, a report was acquired {that a} 4-year-old lady had allegedly been lured and sexually assaulted at Tudun Gambo, Alkaleri Local Government Area. The little one was taken to Tudun Gambo Health Care Centre for medical examination and care, whereas one 
Zakariya Auwal, 18 years previous, was arrested.

“DEFILEMENT IN MISAU:
On 4th November, 2026, a family reported that their 6-year-old daughter had allegedly been lured to a farm and sexually assaulted at Gwaram Village, Misau LGA. The victim was taken to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Misau, for medical examination, and one Idris Sani, 19 years old, was arrested.

“UNNATURAL OFFENCE IN GADAU:
On fifth November, 2026, a father reported that his 13-year-old son had allegedly been lured right into a room and sexually assaulted by way of unnatural means at Atawari Village, Gadau District. The boy was taken to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination, and one Mansur Sha’aibu, 40 years previous, of Gaya LGA, Kano State, was arrested.

“RAPE IN GUMAU: On 3rd, November, 2026, a father reported that his 17-year-old daughter had allegedly been raped in the bush at Dangara Village, Toro Local Government Area, while she was rearing cows. One Michael Soja, 25 years old, of Dangara Village, was arrested. Both the suspect and the victim were taken to General Hospital, Toro, for medical examination.

“All 5 suspects are in Police custody. Investigations are ongoing, and they are going to be charged to court docket upon completion.

“Beyond arrest, the Command is committed to the welfare of the victims. They have received medical attention, and we are working with relevant stakeholders to ensure they get the psychosocial support and protection they need to heal.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged acts within the strongest phrases.

He describes them as depraved, inhuman and a betrayal of the belief our youngsters place in adults round them.

“No child deserves to live in fear. No parent should be afraid to let their child play, go to school, or help at home. We will not look away. We will pursue every case, protect every victim, and ensure that perpetrators face the full wrath of the law,” he stated.

The CP appeals to oldsters, guardians, academics, spiritual and neighborhood leaders to look at over our youngsters, hearken to them once they communicate, imagine them once they report abuse, and report any suspicious individual or behaviour instantly to the closest Police station. Early reporting saves lives and preserves proof.

He additional assures the individuals of Bauchi State that the Command maintains zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, particularly towards kids, and can proceed to work with communities to make each house, college and village protected for our youngsters.