Police arrest suspect over loss of life of 5-year-old lady in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspect in reference to the loss of life of a 5-year-old lady, Habiba Abubakar in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in an announcement on Monday, October 26, 2026 stated Habiba’s physique was present in a water pit in Badaromo village.

He stated the lady’s grandfather reported her lacking on October 23, prompting residents to seek for her.

The following morning her physique was found in a small water pit behind the village on October 24.

According to the PPRO, officers from Soro Division secured the scene and arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Sadiku Musa, who lives in the identical space, in reference to the lady’s loss of life

“On 23rd October, 2026 at about 1900hrs, her grandfather, a resident of Badaromo Village, reported she was missing. The whole village searched. They called her name until nightfall. No answer,” the assertion learn.

“At dawn on 24th October, 2026 at about 0700hrs, hope turned to horror, her tiny body was found abandoned in a small water pit behind the village. A 5-year-old girl, alone, lifeless in a pit.

“Upon receiving the report, Police operatives from Soro Division cordoned off the scene and arrested one Sadiku Musa ‘M’ 19 years previous of similar handle in reference to the heinous act. No dad or mum, no grandparent ought to bury a 5-year-old like this.

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi for discreet and thorough investigation.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has described the incident and the poisoning of a six-year-old boy by his stepmother, as heartbreaking and inhuman.

“These are innocent souls. Children who looked up to adults for protection. We will ensure that justice speaks for Habiba and Mubarak,” the CP vowed, whereas commiserating with their households.

He urges dad and mom, guardians and group leaders to observe over their kids extra intently and to promptly report unusual individuals or suspicious actions.