OPERATION VELVET: POLICE ARREST TWO FOR ASSAULT AND OBSTRUCTION OF OFFICERS ON LAWFUL DUTY IN BAUCHI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE
BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE OPERATION VELVET: POLICE ARREST TWO FOR ASSAULT AND OBSTRUCTION OF OFFICERS ON LAWFUL DUTY IN BAUCHI The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects for criminal conspiracy, obstruction of public officers on duty, assault, and malicious damage. On 3rd October, 2026, at about 0900hrs, operatives attached to the 'E' Division Patrol Team, while on routine enforcement of Operation Velvet along Yelwa Road, Bauchi, intercepted a vehicle driven by one Friday (surname yet to be ascertained) and one Yunana Ali, and politely requested to see the vehicle particulars. Rather than comply with lawful directives, the duo allegedly became hostile, refused to present the documents, and resorted to physically assaulting the patrol team, in the process tearing the uniform of an Inspector of Police. The suspects were promptly subdued and taken into custody at 'E' Division, where a discreet investigation has commenced. The Commissioner of...