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PRESS RELEASE
Clash between Revenue Agents and Commercial Motorcycle Riders: Eight Suspects Arrested, Normalcy Returns
On January 24, 2026, at about 1427hrs, intelligence indicated that a commercial motorcyclist, Ayuba Abdullahi, was attacked by revenue collection agents near Wunti Gate, behind Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, for refusing to comply with multiple tax collections. The motorcyclist sustained injuries, prompting his coworkers to start a protest at the union's office at Muda Lawal.
2. A joint Police team comprising A, B and C Divisional Police Headquarters, Operation Restore Peace and Rapid Response Squad swiftly responded, addressed the crowd, and dispersed them. Four suspects directly involved in the unrest were arrested:
1. Naziru Yakubu, Railway
2. Tanimu Shuaibu, Jahun
3. Danjuma Abdul, Miri
4. Muktar Sale, Kobi
3. Four additional suspects were arrested for damaging the VIO's office at Gombe road and BAROTA's building. The victim, Ayuba Abdullahi, is receiving treatment and expected to be discharged soon.
4. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, psc (+), mni commends the operatives involved and appreciates the Bauchi State Joint Motorcycle & Tricyle Riders' association and public for their support. The situation is under control; citizens are advised to resume normal activities.
SP Nafiu Habib,
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
24th January, 2026.
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