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Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers, recover stolen motorcycle in Bauchi

The Sun Nigeria November 09, 2026 5 views
Police arrest 2 suspected armed robbers, recover stolen motorcycle in Bauchi

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Police Arrest 2 Suspected Armed Robbers, Recover Stolen Motorcycle in Bauchi

Two suspected armed robbers have been arrested by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly attacking a 26-year-old man and his friend in Rafin Makaranta area of Bauchi city.

Incident and Victims

The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, November 6th, when three men armed with machetes stormed the victim's house and macheted him on the head before stealing his Haojue motorcycle, two Samsung S32 phones, a Bluetooth device, and N45,000 cash.

Swift Police Response

The Bauchi State Police Command received a report of the incident and swiftly deployed a patrol team to the scene. The team arrested the two suspects, Uzairu Rabiu, alias Gwano, and Hafizu Abdullahi, alias Tora, both from Zawiyya and Gubi villages respectively.

Condition of Victim and Investigation

The victim, who is currently receiving treatment at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, is said to be recovering well.

The police are still on the trail of the third suspect.

Commissioner's Message

Commissioner of Police, CP Sani Usman, commended the swift response of the patrol team and warned criminals in Bauchi State to desist from engaging in violent crimes.

The Commissioner of Police urged members of the public to provide timely and accurate information to aid police investigation.

Motorcycle and Stolen Items Recovered

  • The stolen Haojue motorcycle, two Samsung S32 phones, a Bluetooth device, and N45,000 cash have been recovered from the suspects.

Charge to Court

The suspects will be charged to court upon the completion of investigation.

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<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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