BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
SWIFT RESPONSE: POLICE/COMMUNITY ARREST TWO ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS, RECOVER STOLEN VALUABLES IN BIRSHI GANDU
In its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Bauchi State Police Command, has recorded yet another commendable breakthrough following prompt response to a distress report.
On 17th October, 2026 at about 1015hrs, four complainants (two males and two females), all of Birshi Gandu, reported at 'E' Division that on the same day, while they were asleep in their compound housing Cozy Resort Hotel, three hoodlums armed with knives and machetes forcefully broke in and dispossessed them of their personal belongings including Samsung Galaxy S22 and S23, Redmi Note 14, iPhones, iPads, a Lenovo laptop, a Samsung tablet, power banks, earpods and other valuables running into millions of Naira, including office ID cards and driver's license.
Sequel to the report, and in a swift and coordinated response bolstered by operatives of E-Division Yelwa and the courageous community members who tracked one of the stolen phones, and apprehended two suspects, namely Abdulshakur Adamu 'm' 20 years old a.k.a Dan Oga of Jahun and Rabiu Usman 'm' 21 years old of Sabon Layi, Bauchi.
Furthermore, upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and revealed that they conspired with one Kabiru a.k.a KB of Birshin Gandu, who is now at large, to carry out the operation.
Meanwhile, painstaking search led to the recovery of three smart mobile phones, two power banks, one headphone and one USB cable from their possession, which have been positively identified by the victims. A sharp knife was also recovered as an exhibit.
In light of the above, the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc(+), has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for discreet investigation with a view to arresting the fleeing suspect, recover the remaining stolen items and ensuring diligent prosecution.
Accordingly, the Commissioner commends the bravery of the victims and the community for their resilience and prompt cooperation with the Police, noting that the incident underscores the strength of community policing.
The Command therefore reassures the good people of Bauchi State of its readiness to protect them at all times and solicits continued support through provision of credible and timely information.
SP NAFIU HABIB, ANIPR, FFIS
Police Public Relations Officer
For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
18th October, 2026.
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