The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with two separate cases of alleged culpable homicide recorded in Bauchi metropolis and Dandango community. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.
The Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Nafiu Habib, saying the cases have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation and prosecution.
According to him, the first incident occurred on July 25, 2026, at Unguwan Kur in Bauchi metropolis.
The statement said, “a 45-year-old resident of the area reported to ‘D’ Division, Dutsen Tanshi, that 21-year-old Al-Amin Hamisu Gidado, allegedly acting in concert with another suspect identified as Yahaya Mu’azu, who is currently at large, stabbed 25-year-old Zahradeen Dan’Azumi Tanko in the back”.
The victim reportedly sustained multiple injuries and was rushed to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where doctors confirmed him dead on arrival.
“The principal suspect, Al-Amin Hamisu Gidado, has been arrested and is in custody, while efforts are ongoing to track down the second suspect,” the statement added
In a separate incident, police said three suspects were arrested over the alleged killing of a 51-year-old man, Monday Chiroma, and the assault on another victim, Yelwa Bango, in Dandango area of Bauchi.
The incident was reported at E-Division, Yelwa, on July 21, 2026, after residents brought Chiroma’s lifeless body to the police station.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that on the night of July 20, a group of individuals allegedly attacked the two victims on suspicion that they were responsible for the alleged bewitching of one Jamila Anthony, a 20-year-old woman who later died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Gudun Hausawa, Bauchi”.
The police identified the suspects as Danjuma Anthony, Ayuba Anthony, also known as “Babaru”, Christopher Adamu, Peter Monday, also known as “Maimako,” Joshua Christopher, Babangida Monday, Ali Yakubu, Iliya Yakubu, also known as “Ashe”, Sati Monday and Bulus Monday, also known as “Gagau”.
The victims were taken to ATBUTH, Bauchi, where Monday Chiroma was confirmed dead, while Yelwa Bango was treated and admitted.
Police said operatives swiftly arrested Danjuma Anthony, Ayuba Anthony and Christopher Adamu.
“The suspects confessed to the offence during interrogation, while efforts are ongoing in collaboration with Danga security and members of the community to apprehend the remaining suspects who are currently at large,” the statement said.
Reacting to the incidents, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned both killings and cautioned residents against taking the law into their own hands.
“The Bauchi State Police Command strongly condemns these incidents and urges members of the public to shun violence and jungle justice. Citizens should report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station rather than resorting to self-help,” the Commissioner said.
Aliyu reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice for the victims and maintaining peace and public safety across the state.
The police added that investigations into both cases are continuing, while all arrested suspects will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Bauchi police arrest four over two alleged murder cases, hunt seven fleeing suspects