Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested three suspects over alleged culpable homicide and armed robbery in Gwaram Town.
The Punch reported that, police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the case stemmed from a petition lodged at the Alkaleri Divisional Police Headquarters on March 7, 2026.
He said the investigation led to the arrest of Muhammad Umar, 25, also known as “Jijji,” who was found on June 19, 2026, in possession of a motorcycle reportedly belonging to the deceased.
“Acting on the report made at Alkaleri Division on March 7, 2026, one of the suspects, Alhaji Muhammad Umar, alias ‘Jijji’, aged 25, was arrested on June 19, 2026, while in possession of a motorcycle belonging to the deceased victim.
“During interrogation, ‘Jijji’ mentioned two other accomplices in connection with the crime. In a swift follow-up operation, detectives also arrested Usman M. Gidado, 45, and Danladi Yakubu, alias ‘Pagaj’, 35, all of Gwaram Town in Alkaleri Local Government Area, where the offence was committed,” the statement read.
According to Habib, the recovered motorcycle has been taken in as evidence.
He added that all three suspects have been moved, along with the exhibit, to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further discreet investigation, after which they will be charged to court.
“Consequently, all three suspects and the recovered exhibit have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Bauchi, for discreet and thorough investigation, after which they will be charged to court,” he said.
Habib further stated that the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, praised the officers for their professionalism and swift action.
He also reiterated the command’s commitment to tackling violent crime and ensuring justice for victims across the state.
