Police Arrest 70-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Defilement of 8-Year-Old Girl in Bauchi

Paul Orude Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, over the alleged defilement of an eight-year-old girl in Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis.

According to a statement issued by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Nafiu Habib, the suspect was arrested following a complaint lodged at the ‘E’ Division, Yelwa, by the victim’s 48-year-old father on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

According to the police, the father alleged that the suspect, who resides in the same area, lured his daughter to an uncompleted building on Sunday, August 24, where he allegedly sexually assaulted her.

The Command said its operatives immediately commenced action after receiving the report and arrested the suspect.

The police further stated that the suspect allegedly confessed to the offence during interrogation.

Following the incident, the victim was taken to the Police Clinic for medical examination and necessary care.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offence and assured members of the public that the matter would be thoroughly investigated.

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

The police reiterated their zero tolerance for sexual violence and child abuse, while urging parents, guardians and members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.