Police detain elderly man over alleged abuse of minor in Bauchi
A 60-year-old man, Musa Garba, has been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in Magama Gumau, Toro Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Habib, revealed that the case was reported by the victim’s father. The police say the suspect confessed to the crime and admitted to similar acts. Another suspect, identified as Nafi’u, is reportedly at large.
What happened
- Musa Garba was arrested after allegedly luring a nine-year-old girl into a hideout.
- The incident was reported at the Toro Divisional Police Headquarters on May 8, 2026, by the victim’s father.
- The victim was allegedly lured by the suspect on May 7, 2026, at about 4:00 p.m.
- The suspect reportedly confessed to the offence and admitted to similar acts against the victim on multiple occasions.
- Both the victim and the suspect were taken to General Hospital, Toro, for medical examination, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend another suspect, Nafi’u, who is at large.
