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POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER ARMED ROBBERY AND HOUSE BREAKING IN GADAU. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND 

PRESS RELEASE


POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS OVER ARMED ROBBERY AND HOUSE BREAKING IN GADAU


Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with a case of criminal conspiracy, house breaking, and armed robbery.


On 3rd July, 2026 at about 1200hrs, a 28-years-old complaint, male, resident of Gadau Town, reported at Gadau Division that on 8th June, 2026 at about 0300hrs, five unknown hoodlums armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons broke into his residence. 


According to the complainant, the hoodlums forced open his bedroom door, intimidated him and his wife with machetes, tied them up, and carted away valuables. Items stolen include one Jincheng motorcycle, five android mobile phones, ten sets of wrappers, the sum of ₦1, 000, 000. 00 cash, one cap, and three wristwatches, all valued at about ₦4, 000, 000. 00.


Upon receipt of the report, police operatives visited the scene and commenced intelligence-led investigation. As a result of diligent follow-up, two suspects were subsequently arrested. They are: Salisu Umar ‘m’, 20-years-old, of the same address, and Sadiq Shehu ‘m’, 20-years-old, of Azare, Katagum LGA. They undergone preliminary investigation at the Divisional Headquarters.


During an identification parade conducted, the complainant’s wife recognized and pointed out Sadiq Shehu as one of the persons who entered her room and forced her to open the main gate for the other accomplices.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has commended the DPO and his team and directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi, for discreet investigation. 


He further assured members of the public that concerted efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining fleeing suspects and that all those found culpable will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. The CP also urged residents to remain vigilant and provide useful information that will aid the police in curbing crime.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS 

Police Public Relations Officer 

 

For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE  

7th July, 2026.


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