Man arrested for defiling neighbour’s eight-year-old daughter in Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Muhammad Makama, for allegedly defiling his neighbor's eight-year-old daughter in Bauchi metropolis. The arrest followed a report by the victim's 32-year-old mother.

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The incident was reported to ‘E’ Division Yelwa, Bauchi, on 5th July, 2026, at about 22:14 hrs by the 32-year-old mother of the victim, who resides at Dorawan Dillalai, Bauchi.

According to a statement from the command's spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, the mother reported that Makama lured her daughter into his room on July 5, 2026, and allegedly defiled her. The incident was reported to the 'E' Division Yelwa, Bauchi, at approximately 22:14 hrs on the same date.

Upon receiving the report, police operatives acted swiftly. The victim was taken to the Police Clinic for immediate medical examination and treatment. The suspect, Makama, was also taken to the same facility for treatment after reportedly being assaulted by angry members of the community before his discharge.

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The complainant alleged that on the same date at about 1211hrs, one Muhammad Makama ‘m’, 45 years old, of the same address, lured her 8-year-old daughter into his room and defiled her.

The case has since been transferred to the Gender Laboratory of the State Criminal Investigation Department for further investigation and subsequent prosecution. The State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged offense and assured the public that justice would be served.

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Upon receipt of the report, police operatives immediately swung into action. The victim was taken to the Police Clinic for medical examination and treatment.