PRESS RELEASE
POLICE RESCUE MAN ILLEGALLY CONFINED FOR ABOUT TWO DECADES
The Bauchi State Police Command has rescued a middle-aged man who was allegedly confined and leg-chained by his father for seventeen years.
On 16th February, 2026, at about 1620hrs, information was received from a good Samaritan that one Muhammad Lawan, popularly known as Babangida, had been confined by his biological father, Mohammed Lawan, in his house for seventeen (17) years without care.
Upon receipt of the report, a team of detectives led by the DPO 'B' Division, in conjunction with the Command's Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), visited the scene in Shadawanka village of Bauchi LGA and successfully rescued the very emmaciated victim.
The father of the victim has been arrested and is currently in custody. The victim has been taken to hospital for proper medical attention and rehabilitation as directed by Commissioner of Police.
CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc(+), has also directed the DPO to conduct a preliminary investigation into the circumstances surrounding this inhumane act and subsequently transfer the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for thorough investigation.
SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
FOR: THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
16th February, 2026..
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