Bauchi Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Two Girls -

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged sexual assault of two underage girls in separate incidents across Zaki and Katagum Local Government Areas of the state.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

According to the police, four suspects were arrested over the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Sakwa District, Zaki Local Government Area.

The victim’s 50-year-old father reportedly lodged a complaint at the Sakwa Divisional Police Headquarters on October 29, alleging that the incident occurred on October 28.

The suspects were identified as Badamasi Mohammed, 18; Bello Mohammed, 18; Mustapha Bappah, 18; and Bashiru Sha’tubu, 22. All four are residents of Sakwa District.

The police disclosed that the victim was taken to General Hospital, Zaki, for medical examination, while the suspects were arrested. The case has subsequently been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for further investigation.

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In a separate incident, a 15-year-old boy was arrested over the alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl in Buskuri Village, Azare, within Katagum Local Government Area.

The police spokesperson said the victim’s 45-year-old father reported the incident on October 29, although the alleged offence reportedly occurred on October 15.

The suspect was accused of luring the girl to a farm, where the alleged assault took place. The victim was subsequently taken to General Hospital, Azare, for medical examination, while the suspect was transferred to the SCID for further investigation.

Reacting to the incidents, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offences and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling sexual and gender-based violence, as well as child abuse.

He assured that the suspects would be thoroughly investigated and charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.

The commissioner also urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of child abuse to the nearest police station.

As investigations continue, the police have reiterated the importance of protecting children and ensuring that perpetrators of sexual violence are brought to justice.