Police arrest suspected murderers, armed robbers in Bauchi

The Bauchi police command says its operatives have arrested three suspected armed robbers in the Misau LGA of the state.

In a statement on Tuesday, Ahmed Wakil, Bauchi police spokesperson, said the suspects are Ahmad Musa, alias Abba Yausa, 20; Tijjani Abdullahi, alias T.J., 20; and Danladi Aliyu, aka Uban Daba, 30.

“The fact of the incident, sometime in July 2024 where the suspects, along with four others, namely Ismail Kawuwa, Sadiq Kange, Adamu Dan Kamfani, and Attahir (still at large), conspired and unlawfully trespassed the residence of Malumi in Misau LGA, Bauchi State,” he said.

“Armed with locally made pistols and seven rounds of live ammunition, they robbed Malumi of N250,000, three handheld phones, and an unspecified quantity of recharge cards from various networks.

“Ahmad Musa was apprehended by the Rapid Response Squad, with a fabricated pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime.”

The spokesperson said Auwal Musa, commissioner of police in the state, has ordered the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation.

In a separate development, the command arrested two suspects for the murder of one Adamu Alkasim.

Wakil said the incident occurred in the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi where Usman Shehu, aged 20; and Abdullahi Abubakar, aged 19; were arrested for criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide.

“Usman Shehu conspired with four others to attack one Adamu, resulting in his death,” he said.

“Upon receiving the report, Commissioner of Police, Auwal Muhammad ordered a discreet investigation, leading to the arrest of Usman Shehu and Abdullahi Abubakar.”

The police spokesperson added that the suspects would be profiled and charged upon completion of investigation.

Wakil added that the command is working to apprehend the remaining suspects, urging persons with information on their whereabouts to contact the police.