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 the Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis.
The Punch reported that the arrest followed a complaint lodged at the ‘E’ Division, Yelwa, by the girl’s 48-year-old father on August 26, 2026.
According to the police, the father alleged that Abubakar lured his daughter to an uncompleted building in the neighbourhood on August 24 at about 11am, where he allegedly had sexual intercourse with her.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday.
The statement read in part, “The case was reported at ‘E’ Division Yelwa on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 at about 1130hrs, by a 48-year-old father, of Tsakanin Bayara.
“He stated that on Sunday, 24th August, 2026 at about 1100hrs, one Usman Abubakar, a 70-year-old man, of the same address, allegedly lured his 8-year-old daughter to an uncompleted building in the area where he had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.”
Habib said police operatives moved swiftly after receiving the report and apprehended the suspect.
He added that the suspect allegedly confessed to the offence during interrogation.
The victim was subsequently taken to the Police Clinic for medical examination and treatment, according to the PPRO.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged incident and assured members of the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated.
He directed that the suspect be prosecuted after the completion of the investigation.
The police said the matter had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and prosecution.
The command also reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance towards 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.
