GOV. ALEX OTTI HIGHLIGHTS HOW KIDNAPPERS, BANDITS WERE DISLODGED FROM ABIA COMMUNITIES IN ABIA THIRD ANNIVERSARY SPEECH. (PHOTO).

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 Governor Alex Otti Highlights How Kidnappers, Bandits Were Dislodged from Abia Communities in Abia Third Anniversary Speech Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that his administration inherited a security crisis in which kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal gangs held several communities hostage before being dislodged through sustained operations. Speaking during his third anniversary celebration at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Friday, Governor Otti revealed that bandits had established camps inside forests across the state, from where they launched attacks on innocent residents, causing panic and displacement. “Security was a major challenge in the state three years ago. Several communities were held hostage as kidnappers, armed robbers, and other criminal groups set up camps in the forests from where they launched sporadic attacks on innocent Abians,” Otti said. The governor announced that his administration, through effective collaboration with security a...

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF LOCALLY FABRICATED FIREARM IN DARAZO L.G.A.. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE


SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF LOCALLY FABRICATED FIREARM IN DARAZO L.G.A.


Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a suspect for unlawful possession of a prohibited firearm in Nahutan Darazan, Darazo Local Government Area.


According to a report received at the Darazo Division on 28th May 2026 at about 1730 hours, a vigilant and concerned citizen, resident of Nahutan Darazan, Darazo L.G.A., reported that he had received credible information that one Shafiu Abdulkadir of the same address was in possession of a locally fabricated firearm.


Upon receipt of the complaint, the suspect was immediately intercepted. During interrogation, his statement was recorded under caution, and he voluntarily confessed to the offence. He admitted to constructing the firearm himself using metal components.


The firearm and tools used in fabricating the weapon were recovered as exhibits. The suspect and exhibits have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigation, after which he will be arraigned in court.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), commends the informant for his patriotic conduct and prompt report, which reflects fulfilment of his civic responsibility. He further urged traditional and community leaders to continue partnering with the Police in the fight against illegal arms possession and other violent crimes.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS  

Police Public Relations Officer  


For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE 

Bauchi State Police Command  

30th May 2026.

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