Bauchi Police arrest two armed robbery suspects, recover stolen motorcycle

The Bauchi State Police Command has said it arrested two suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen motorcycle and other items allegedly robbed from their victims in Bauchi metropolis.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, adding that the arrest underscored the command’s resolve to combat violent crimes.

Habib said the command would continue to pursue, arrest and prosecute criminal elements threatening the lives and property of innocent citizens.

According to him, on November 6, 2026, at about 3am, three men armed with machetes stormed the residence of a 26-year-old man in the Rafin Makaranta area of Bauchi.

He said the suspects attacked and macheted the victim on the head before robbing him and his friend, a resident of the Makera area of Bauchi, of a Haojue motorcycle, two mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, power banks, an MP3 player, perfume and N45,000 cash.

Habib stated that the stolen items included Samsung S32 and Vivo 5Q mobile phones, adding that the motorcycle was unregistered.

He narrated, “Upon receipt of the report, a patrol team attached to ‘C’ Division, Bauchi, swiftly swung into action and immediately commenced trailing of the culprits.

“Consequently, on November 7, 2026, two suspects, Uzairu Rabiu, aka Gwano, of Zawiyya area, Bauchi, and Hafizu Abdullahi, aka Tora, of Gubi Village, Bauchi, were arrested in connection with the case.”

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The police spokesman added that the stolen Haojue motorcycle, two mobile phones and a Bluetooth device were recovered from the suspects.

He said the victim was receiving treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, and that his condition was steadily improving.

Habib further disclosed that efforts were being intensified to arrest the third suspect, who was still at large, and recover the remaining stolen items.

He said the investigation was ongoing, adding that the suspects would be charged to court upon its conclusion.

The PPRO noted that the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the patrol team for its swift response and gallantry, which led to the prompt arrest of the suspects and recovery of some stolen items.

He warned criminals to desist from acts of criminalities, stressing that the command would not relent in its efforts to rid the state of armed robbery and other heinous offences.

The CP also urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the police, noting that such partnership remained key to effective crime prevention and control.