By Rauf Oyewole
There is a growing concern over surge in spate rape cases in October 2026 in different parts of Bauchi State where minors have continued to be victims of abuse and defilement.
Between 8th and 10th October, the Police Command has reported four rape cases in Ningi, Shira, Katagum and Bauchi Metropolis with three victims being between age 10 and 12 while the four victim is said to be 20 years old.
Spokesperson of the Command, Sp Nafiu Habib said that on 9th October, 2026 at about 1:30pm, “a father, resident of Gadar Maiwa Village, Ningi LGA, reported that his neighbour, one Musa Ibrahim alias Musa Fawa, 50 years old, deceived his 10-year-old daughter into a guinea corn farm behind their houses and defiled her. The victim was evacuated to General Hospital Ningi for medical examination which confirmed sexual assault. The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the crime,” he said.
Also, On 9th October, 2026, a father from Unguwar Makafi, Azare, reported that one Yakubu Musa, 20 years old, of Layin Da’u Mai Itace, Azare, had previously lured his 11-year-old daughter into an empty classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, in September and October 2026 and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The victim was said to have been rushed to General Hospital Azare for medical examination. “The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the offence,” he explained.
Similarly, on 8th October, 2026, a father residing at Dago Village, Shira LGA, reported at Yana Division that one Abdullahi Sule, 40 years old, of same Dago Village, had carnal knowledge of his 12-year-old daughter. Police said that investigation revealed the suspect had lured the victim about four times with N500 each time. The victim has been rescued and taken for medical care while the suspect has been arrested.
Another case was recorded on 10th October, where a couple reported that one John Madaki, 55 years old, male of the same address, lured their 20-year-old daughter who is of unsound mind, gave her N1,000 and had carnal knowledge of her. The suspect was arrested while the victim was taken to Police Clinic Bauchi for medical examination.
