POLICE ARREST 50-YEAR-OLD MAN FOR ALLEGED DEFILEMENT OF 9-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN BULKACHUWA; SUSPECT REMANDED FOR INVESTIGATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.
BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
The Editors,
POLICE ARREST 50-YEAR-OLD MAN FOR ALLEGED DEFILEMENT OF 9-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN BULKACHUWA; SUSPECT REMANDED FOR INVESTIGATION
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command, attached to Bulkachuwa Division have arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 9-year-old girl in Bulkachuwa, Katagum Local Government Area.
According to a report received at Bulkachuwa Divisional Police Headquarters, on 15th June, 2026 at about 1700hrs, the complainant, a resident of Bulkachuwa reported that on 14th June, 2026 at about 1700hrs, one Muhammadu Audu ‘m’ of the same address lured his 9-year-old daughter, while she was hawking soya beans cake.
Subsequently, the suspect allegedly took the minor to an uncompleted building with the pretext of buying from her, and had unlawful sexual intercourse with her. As a result, the victim sustained injuries on her private part.
Furthermore, during interrogation, the suspect confessed to have committed the crime more than once and also admitted that he threatened to kill the victim with a knife if she disclosed the matter to her parents.
In addition, the victim was immediately taken to the Primary Health Care Centre, Bulkachuwa, for medical examination and treatment. The suspect was apprehended and is currently in custody.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter. He condemned the act in strong terms and reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for sexual violence and crimes against children.
The Command further assures the public that the case will be diligently prosecuted, and it remains committed to protecting women and children across the State.
SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
29th June, 2026. REMANDED FOR INVESTIGATION
29th June, 2026.

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