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 SENATE ADJOURNS EMERGENCY PLENARY ON STATE POLICE OVER REP’S DEATH. The Senate today suspended consideration of the highly anticipated State Police Bill and all other legislative business at its emergency plenary session to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives, whose death cast a sombre mood over the National Assembly. The upper chamber had reconvened from recess amid expectations that lawmakers would accelerate action on the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across the federation, a measure widely seen as a major step in the ongoing effort to reform Nigeria’s security architecture. However, proceedings were cut short after Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the death of Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State in the House of Representatives. Hon. Tongo passed away at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja on June 12, 2026, following a brief illness. His death triggered a...

KIRFI ARMED ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST ONE SUSPECT, RECOVER STOLEN ITEMS AS MANHUNT FOR ACCOMPLICES INTENSIFIES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND


PRESS RELEASE  


KIRFI ARMED ROBBERY: POLICE ARREST ONE SUSPECT, RECOVER STOLEN ITEMS AS MANHUNT FOR ACCOMPLICES INTENSIFIES


The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded another operational success in its sustained fight against violent crime with the arrest of a suspect linked to a case of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area.


On 9th May 2026 at about 0600hrs, one Ibrahim, male of Bara Village, reported to the Bara Police Out Station that in the early hours of the same date, at about 0300hrs, five armed robbers forcefully invaded his residence. The assailants, armed with sticks and cutlasses, assaulted the complainant and carted away several valuables before fleeing the scene.


Items stolen during the attack included a bow and arrow, five mobile phones, two solar panels, and the sum of ₦422,000. Upon receiving the distress report, operatives attached to the Out Station, Kirfi Division swiftly swung into action. Through painstaking intelligence gathering and a prompt response, the team arrested one Naziru Alhaji Usman, male, aged 19 years, of Tudun Sullubawa Hamlet via Bara Village, Kirfi LGA.


During the arrest, operatives recovered key exhibits linked to the crime, namely one bow and arrow, one cutlass, and one solar panel. The suspect is currently in custody at the Out Station and is providing useful information to aid investigations.


Meanwhile, concerted efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining fleeing accomplices and recover remaining valuables. The Command has assured that no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice. The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigation, after which the suspects will be charged to court.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), commended the swift response of the operatives and reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state. He further urged members of the public to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information, noting that community collaboration remains vital in the fight against crime.


For prompt response to distress calls, the public can reach the Command’s Control Room on 08151849417.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS  

Police Public Relations Officer


For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 


11th May, 2026.

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