The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a suspect who allegedly conspired to poison and rob a commercial motorcyclist of his motorcycle.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Habib, disclosed this to reporters in Bauchi on Wednesday.
He said, “The incident occurred on 14th October, 2026, following a distress call received from a Good Samaritan.”
According to him, preliminary investigation revealed that one Isiyaka Badamasi, 27, of Na’ibawa Area, Kano State, conspired with one Ma’aruf Sani of the same address, who is currently at large.
“The suspects allegedly lured and poisoned their victim, a 21-year-old resident of Yelwa Tudun Area, Bauchi Metropolis, who is a commercial motorcyclist, by offering him a sweet laced with a harmful substance. Immediately after consuming the sweet, the victim became intoxicated and vulnerable, at which point the suspects attempted to dispossess him of his Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, value yet to be ascertained,” the PPRO said.
He added, “The victim, sensing danger, raised an alarm, which attracted members of the public in the vicinity. Isiyaka Badamasi was apprehended, while his accomplice managed to escape. Subsequently, the victim was rushed to Ganjuwa Primary Health Care Centre for medical attention and is currently on admission and responding to treatment, while the suspect is in police custody.”
Nafi’u said the Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for discreet investigation, while efforts have been intensified to apprehend the fleeing accomplice who will be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The CP warned criminal elements to desist from such nefarious acts and assured the people of Bauchi State of the Command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property.
