Man Arrested For Allegedly Defiling 8 Month Old Stepdaughter In Bauchi

Njideka Agbo

Police in Bauchi State have arrested a man accused of sexually abusing his eight month old stepdaughter in Toro Local Government Area of the state.

The suspect, identified as Balarabe Adamu, was arrested after a report was received on Wednesday, August 26, alleging that he sexually abused the infant at his residence in Lame, Toro LGA.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the victim was brought to the suspect’s residence by his wife before the alleged incident occurred.

The baby was immediately taken to General Hospital, Toro, for medical examination and treatment, while operatives of the Gumau Police Division arrested the suspect.

The Police Command said Adamu remains in custody as investigation continues to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence.