A 22-year-old commercial tricyclist, Habubakar Umar, has been arrested for allegedly defiling four boys aged between eight and nine in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
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The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed the arrest on Thursday, stating that Umar, a resident of Rumde Baru, was apprehended on May 14, 2025, following a complaint from the father of two victims.
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According to the police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the suspect had been hired to transport the children to school but instead repeatedly lured them into sexual acts.
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Umar reportedly confessed to the crime, attributing his actions to “the devil.”
The Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, condemned the incident and ordered a thorough investigation, with plans to prosecute the suspect swiftly.
The police urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and report suspicious individuals to authorities.
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