Tuesday, October 13, 2026 - The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Mohammed Sani Abubakar for allegedly attacking his neighbour with a cutlass and a horn in Toro Local government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who
disclosed this in a statement Monday, October 12, 2026 said the suspect had
accused the 20-year-old victim of enticing his wife.
According to the PPRO, Abubakar was arrested after the
victim reported to the police, alleging that the suspect lured him to his house
on the pretext of delivering a message and then attacked him.
“In a display of swift response to public distress, on
11/10/2026 at about 2010hrs, a 20 years old male, resident of Rahama Ward, Toro
LGA, reported at Rahama Police Outstation under Rishi Division that one
Mohammed Sani Abubakar 'M' 30 years old of the same address had lured him to
his house on the pretext of delivering a message, accused him of enticing his
wife, and thereafter attacked him with a cutlass, inflicting a deep cut on his
left hand and punching him on the armpit with a horn,” the statement read.
"Not done, the suspect further trailed the victim on
his way to the Police Outstation and assaulted him again.
“The victim was immediately rescued and rushed to Rahama PHC
where he is currently admitted and responding to treatment, while the suspect
was arrested and the cutlass recovered as exhibit.”
The police spokesperson added that the suspect will be
transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi for
discreet investigation and subsequent prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu,
reiterates the Command's zero-tolerance stance against all forms of
criminality, reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to the
protection of lives and property.
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