The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded a case of political violence resulting in grievous hurt, where a 24-year-old man had his wrist chopped off by a political thug.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Habib, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Bauchi.
He said, “On 14th October, 2026 at about 11:30 a.m., a political altercation ensued between one Lawi ‘M’ and one Usman, male, 24 years, both of behind Isiyaka Jibrin Quarters, Bakin Kura area of Bauchi Metropolis.
In the course of the altercation, one Mamman Gore, male, of the same address, an associate of the said Lawi, emerged armed with a sharp machete and brutally chopped off the wrist of the victim, Usman Idris, causing him to collapse and fall unconscious.”
Nafi’u said the victim was promptly evacuated and rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, where he received immediate medical attention and is currently admitted and responding to treatment.
He said, “Following the incident, one suspect, Lawi, has been arrested by operatives of ‘A’ Division, Township, and is in custody assisting with investigation, while the principal suspect, Mamman Gore, who chopped off the victim’s wrist, fled to an unknown destination. Meanwhile, concerted efforts have been intensified to track, arrest and bring the fleeing suspect to justice.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, condemns in strong terms all forms of political violence and thuggery, and warns that the Command will not condone any act capable of threatening public peace and safety.
