A shocking case of alleged child abuse has sparked outrage in Bauchi State after police arrested a 50-year-old man accused of defiling a nine-year-old girl in Bulkachuwa, Katagum Local Government Area.
The Bauchi State Police Command confirmed that the suspect, identified as Muhammadu Audu, is currently in custody while investigations continue into the disturbing incident.
According to police authorities, the case was reported on June 15, 2026, after the victim’s father alleged that the suspect lured his daughter while she was hawking soya bean cakes on June 14. The suspect allegedly took the child to an uncompleted building, where the offence was said to have occurred.
The young victim was immediately taken to the Primary Health Care Centre in Bulkachuwa for medical examination and treatment.
Police further disclosed that during interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to the crime and admitted that he threatened the girl with a knife to stop her from informing her parents about what had happened.
Reacting to the incident, the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, strongly condemned the alleged act and directed officers to carry out a thorough investigation. He reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance stance on sexual violence and crimes against children, assuring the public that justice would be pursued.
“The Bauchi State Police Command will ensure that this case is diligently investigated and prosecuted,” the commissioner stated.
Police spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib also confirmed that the suspect will be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
The incident has triggered widespread concern among residents and renewed calls for stronger protection of children, as many await the outcome of the police investigation and subsequent legal proceedings.
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