PRESS RELEASE
BAUCHI POLICE ARREST 3 SUSPECTS OVER CULPABLE HOMICIDE, ROBBERY IN ALKALERI LGA; MOTORCYCLE RECOVERED
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with a case of culpable homicide and suspected armed robbery in Gwaram Town, Alkaleri Local Government Area.
Acting covertly on the report made at Alkaleri Division on 7th March, 2026, one of the suspects, Alhaji Muhammad Umar alias “Jijji”, 25-years-old, was arrested on 19th June, 2026
while in possession of a motorcycle belonging to a deceased victim.
Subsequently, during interrogation, “Jijji” mentioned two other accomplices in connection with the crime. In a swift follow-up operation, detectives also arrested:
1. Usman M. Gidado, 45-year-old, and
2. Danladi Yakubu alias “Pagaj”, 35-years-old, all of Gwaram Town, Alkaleri LGA where the offence committed.
Furthermore, the motorcycle belonging to the deceased was recovered as an exhibit during the operation.
Consequently, all three suspects and the recovered exhibit have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, (SCID) Bauchi for discreet and thorough investigation, after which they will be charged to court.
The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), commended the operatives for their diligence and reassured residents that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to fighting violent crime and ensuring justice for victims at all times.
SP Nafiu Habib ANIR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
Bauchi State Command
23rd June, 2026.
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