BAUCHI POLICE RECORD THREE MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS IN 24 HOURS: ARMED ROBBERY FOILED, HOMICIDE SUSPECT NABBED, FEMALE DRUG DEALER ARRESTED. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE

BAUCHI POLICE RECORD THREE MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHS IN 24 HOURS: ARMED ROBBERY FOILED, HOMICIDE SUSPECT NABBED, FEMALE DRUG DEALER ARRESTED

The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded three significant operational breakthroughs within the last 24 hours, following the swift arrest of suspects involved in armed robbery, culpable homicide and illicit drug trafficking.

In the first incident, at about 1400hrs on 19th October, 2026, operatives attached to 'D' Division Dutsen Tanshi responded to a distress call along Old Airport Road, Gidan Gona area. One Zakariya'u Musa 'm' 22 years old of Unguwan Maikafi, Bauchi, alongside his accomplices Abdul'aziz a.k.a Carlos and a.k.a Jagwa, both of Old Airport area, Bauchi, had trailed three secondary school students in school uniforms heading to school at BSADP.

The suspects lured the innocent students into a passage, brought out a sharp knife, threatened to stab them, and dispossessed them of a Tecno Spark 6 phone valued at Forty-two Thousand Naira (N42,000) and a Lesia keypad phone valued at Eight Thousand Naira (N8,000). The courage and alertness of the students who raised alarm led to the arrest of Zakariya'u Musa, while his two accomplices escaped. Meanwhile, a manhunt has been intensified to arrest the fleeing suspects and bring them to justice.

In another development, operatives attached to 'A' Division Township, arrested one Isa Moh'd 'm' 20 years old of Abujan Kwata, Bauchi, in connection with a case of culpable homicide. The suspect allegedly stabbed one Salim Moh'd to death on 18th October, 2026, following a misunderstanding. He was trailed and arrested on 19th October, 2026 at about 1320hrs. The suspect will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation and prosecution.

Similarly, in continuation of the Command's unrelenting war against illicit drugs, at about 1900hrs of the same date, acting on credible intelligence, operatives intercepted and arrested one Sara Chikodi 'f' 28 years old of Bayan Gari, Bauchi. Upon search, ten (10) sachets of dry leaves suspected to be Colorado/Indian Hemp and one pinch of Methamphetamine, popularly known as Ice, were recovered from her. The case is under investigation, while efforts are intensified to trace and arrest her source and dismantle the supply chain.

The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc(+), has commended the operatives for their gallantry and prompt response, and appreciated members of the public for their support and timely information. He assures that the Command remains resolute and people-focused in its mandate to protect lives and property.

He further warns all criminal elements to steer clear of Bauchi State, as the Command will not relent in making the State uncomfortable for them.

SP NAFIU HABIB, ANIPR, FFIS

Police Public Relations Officer,

For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

20th October, 2026.