A 3-YEAR-OLD BOY WAS STRUCK BY GUNFIRE AS POLICE BURST INTO A BARRICADED ROOM, ENDING A FRIGHTENING HOSTAGE SITUATION.(PHOTO).
PRESS RELEASE
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY AND GRIEVOUS HURT IN NINGI
Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 27-year-old suspect for armed robbery and causing grievous hurt to a commercial motorcyclist along Gada Maiwa–Zakara Road in Ningi Local Government Area.
On 11th May, 2026 at about 1400hrs, the suspect, Abdullahi Gambo, male, of Kanaka Village, Ganjuwa LGA, was reported to have attacked an Okada rider with a stick and struck him on the head. The victim sustained varying degrees of injury and was immediately rushed to a medical facility, where he is currently responding to treatment.
In the course of the attack, the suspect escaped with the motorcycle. However, he was pursued by the operatives of Ningi Division and locals, apprehended, and the stolen motorcycle was recovered immediately.
During interrogation, the suspect voluntarily confessed to the offence. He is currently in custody and assisting investigators as the case is being processed for onward transfer to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID) for discreet investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), condemned the act and reiterated the Command’s resolve to deal decisively with criminal elements threatening public safety. He further urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements to the nearest police station for prompt intervention.
SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
13th May, 2026.
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