The Bauchi Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl .

The perpetrator was accused of luring the minor into his room to commit the crime.

The Police got wind of the incident following a complaint filed by the mother to the victim at the ‘E’ Division Yelwa, Bauchi, on 5th July, 2026 at about 10:14pm.

The complainant, a resident of Dorawan Dillalai, told the Police that the suspect, one Muhammad Makama, of the same address, lured her daughter into his room and defiled her.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Nafiu Habib said that police operatives immediately rushed the victim to the police clinic for medical examination and treatment.

He added that the suspect was also taken to the same facility for treatment after being assaulted by some angry members of the community, and was subsequently discharged.

“The case is under investigation at the Gender Laboratory of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi, for discreet investigation and diligent prosecution,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu condemned the act while assuring the public that the Command would ensure justice is served in accordance with the law.