Police arrest five suspects over alleged murder, armed robbery in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested five suspects in separate operations linked to alleged culpable homicide and armed robbery cases in Bauchi and Ningi Local Government Areas of the state.
The Command said three suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of a resident of Miri Village in Bauchi Local Government Area, while two others were apprehended over an armed robbery attack on a commercial motorcyclist in Ningi.

In a statement issued by the Spokesman of the Command, SP Nafiu Habib, the three suspects arrested over the alleged homicide were identified as Rabiyu Sanda, 16, Muhammad Abubakar, 21, and Suleiman Nura, 21, all residents of Miri Village.

According to the police, operatives attached to the ‘B’ Division, GRA, arrested the suspects on June 13, 2026, following an investigation into an incident that occurred on June 11, 2026.

The statement said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly conspired and carried out the act following a misunderstanding with the deceased.

The police further disclosed that the suspects voluntarily confessed to the offence during interrogation and provided useful information that aided the investigation.

The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation, after which the suspects are expected to be charged in court.

In a separate development, detectives attached to the Ningi Division arrested two suspects over an alleged armed robbery attack on a 22-year-old commercial motorcyclist.

The victim’s father had reported to the police on June 14 that his son was attacked in Ningi Town on the night of June 13 by assailants who attempted to steal his motorcycle.

Police investigations led to the arrest of Adamu Abdullahi of Zazika Village in Ningi LGA and Aminu Shuaibu of Dutsen Danga Village in Birnin Kudu LGA of Jigawa State.

According to the Command, the suspects allegedly attacked the victim with a hammer, inflicting injuries on his face before making away with his motorcycle.

The police, however, said operatives acted swiftly, recovered the stolen motorcycle and apprehended the suspects.

The case has also been transferred to the SCID for further investigation and prosecution.

Reacting to the arrests, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, directed investigators to ensure diligent handling of the cases and reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.

He also urged residents to avoid violent confrontations, remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.

Police arrest five suspects over alleged murder, armed robbery in Bauchi