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From.Paul Orude Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the arrest of several suspects linked to sexual offences, fraud, and criminal intimidation across the state.
This was contained in a press release issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Nafiu Habib.
The PPRO disclosed that the arrests were made following incidents reported during the last week of February 2026.
Habib, a Superintendant of Police, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has assured residents that investigations are ongoing.
He said that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice in all reported cases.
According to the statement, on February 25, 2026, one Danalami Umar, 45, of Bakin Kasuwa, Burra, reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Burra that a 15-year-old teenager had been lured by one Bala Mato, 48, who allegedly committed an unnatural offence against him.
The incident reportedly occurred on February 17, 2026, at about 8:00 pm. Police arrested the suspect while the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Burra for medical examination.
Rape of Two Minors
In another incident reported on February 23, 2026, a 30-year-old mother informed the ‘B’ Divisional Police Headquarters that a security guard with Al-Ansar Security Limited, Kamaluddeen Aliyu, 24, allegedly lured two minors aged four and five into a security room at Tsohon Company where he reportedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of them on separate occasions.
Police said both the victims and the suspect were taken to the Police Clinic for medical examination.
The Commissioner of Police subsequently directed that the case be transferred to the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Unit for thorough investigation.
In a separate development, police arrested a suspect in connection with a case of fraud and criminal intimidation.
According to Habib, the case was reported on February 24, 2026, at about 6:40 pm by Emmanuel Christopher of Dawaki District, Abuja, at the Liman Katagum Division.
The victim alleged that two individuals, identified as Aliyu Yahaya, 23, and one Abdullahi, who is currently at large, conspired to defraud him of ₦3 million under the pretence of negotiating dollars.
The suspects were also accused of intimidating the victim with knives after collecting the money.
The PPRO disclosed that Police detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer visited the scene and arrested Aliyu Yahaya, while the second suspect fled. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, recover the money, and charge those involved to court.
CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu reassured residents that the Command will continue to intensify efforts to protect lives and property across the state while ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
