In alignment with the directives from the Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed, the Bauchi State Police Command has achieved significant success in promoting a safe and enjoyable festive season for all residents.
The patrol unit from the GRA Divisional Police Headquarters, in collaboration with quasi-security outfits, led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Holman Simon, has successfully apprehended 15 suspects engaged in criminal activities, including criminal conspiracy, theft, housebreaking, and criminal misappropriation.
On 25 December 2024, at about 03:00 hours, the team effectively thwarted an attempted burglary at a shop located in the Wuntin Dada area.
Upon noticing the presence of police operatives nearby, the suspects attempted to evade capture by fleeing to their rented accommodation; however, the officers promptly pursued and secured their arrests.
The suspects apprehended during this operation are as follows:
- Adamu Umar AKA Bangis (M), 20 years old
- Sadik Inuwa AKA Riders (M), 20 years old
- Ukasha Saleh AKA Baushe (M), 20 years old
- Abba Musa AKA Mankuli (M), 18 years old
- Abdulrashid Ismail AKA Over (M), 18 years old
- Ya’u Abubakar AKA Balati (M), 18 years old
- Mustapha Musa AKA Rodi (M), 18 years old
- Yunusa Abubakar AKA Dan Bazawara (M), 18 years old
- Ukasha Abubakar, 19 years old
- Ya’u Usman, 19 years old
- Iliyasu Shehu, 20 years old
- Sani Ya’u, 20 years old
- Moh’d Suleman, 23 years old
- Idris Halisu, 18 years old – all residents of Wuntin Dada, Bauchi.
During the operation, the team successfully recovered a variety of items suspected to be stolen, which included:
- Eight assorted knives
- Two electric stabilizers
- Two car batteries
- Three cartons of Maltina
- One carton of Fearless Juice
- One carton of Coca-Cola
- One carton of Mirinda
- Fifty bottles of cough syrup
- Four pillows
- Three mattresses
- Three prayer mats
- Two cooking pots
- Two food flasks
- Various other household items.
Furthermore, based on credible intelligence, officers arrested 14-year-old Usman Ali from the Sabuwar Kasuwa area.
It was alleged that he broke into a mobile phone shop after seeking employment in Magama Gumau, resulting in the theft of 18 mobile phones.
Following a tip-off, he was apprehended in Bauchi, and the stolen items were successfully recovered.
The owner of the shop has been notified of the return of the items. All suspects will undergo profiling and appropriate legal proceedings.
Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammed psc, Anipr, reiterated his commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the residents of Bauchi State.
He also expressed gratitude to the community for their proactive cooperation, emphasizing that these collaborative efforts were pivotal in the successful outcomes of the recent operations.
SP AHMED MOHAMMED WAKIL, Anipr, Mnisma
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
BAUCHI STATE COMMAND
