The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle following an attack on two residents in the state capital. The arrests were confirmed on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, who stated that the suspects were apprehended after a prompt manhunt launched by police operatives.
According to the police statement, the incident occurred in the early hours of November 6, 2026, when three individuals armed with machetes attacked a 26-year-old man at his residence in the Rafin Makaranta area of Bauchi metropolis. The victim sustained machete injuries to his head during the assault. The attackers also robbed the victim and his friend, who resides in the Makera area, of a motorcycle, two mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, power banks, an MP3 player, perfume, and N45,000 in cash.
Police operatives from C Division responded immediately to the report and initiated a search for the perpetrators. This effort resulted in the arrest of two suspects on November 7. The arrested individuals were identified as Uzairu Rabiu, also known as Gwano, from the Zawiyya area of Bauchi, and Hafizu Abdullahi, popularly called Tora, from Gubi village, Bauchi.
From the suspects, police recovered a stolen Haojue motorcycle, two mobile phones, and a Bluetooth device. The injured victim is currently receiving treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi, where he is reported to be making steady progress. Authorities stated that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the third suspect, who remains at large, and to recover the remaining stolen items.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the officers for their swift response to the incident. He urged residents of the state to remain alert and to provide useful information to security agencies to aid in ongoing investigations. The two arrested suspects are expected to be charged to court once the investigation is concluded.
<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
