The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, in connection with the alleged defilement of an eight-year-old girl in the Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis.
According to a statement 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.
Police said 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 operatives acted immediately after receiving the report, leading to the suspect’s arrest. 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.Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offence and assured 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.
The police reiterated their zero tolerance for sexual violence and child abuse, urging parents, guardians and members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
