By Sabiu Abdullahi
Police in Bauchi State have arrested three men in connection with the killing of a woman identified as Khadija, popularly known as Nana, who was allegedly hacked to death with a cutlass.
The suspects were identified as Aliyu Musa, 25; Samsu Musa, 25; and Auwalu Kabiru, 22. They were arrested on November 2, 2026, following investigations into the incident.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Bauchi State, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the attack was reported last Saturday.
According to the police, the suspects allegedly conspired to attack Khadija, who was said to be a resident of Unguwan Gangare in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, inflicting severe injuries on her head with a cutlass.
Police operatives attached to the Zalau Police Out-Station reportedly rushed the victim to the General Hospital, Toro, for medical attention. However, a doctor on duty later confirmed her death.
Her remains have been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The command said efforts were ongoing to locate and contact her family, while the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Bauchi for further investigation and prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing, describing it as a dastardly act and assuring residents that those responsible would face justice.
He urged members of the public to provide timely information to the nearest police station to assist security agencies in preventing and investigating criminal activities.
The latest incident comes months after seven people were arrested over alleged criminal conspiracy, inciting disturbance and culpable homicide in Dass Local Government Area.
The arrests followed the September 4, 2026 attack on a 29-year-old commercial tricycle rider, who was reportedly intercepted at Tudun Wus area and attacked with cutlasses.
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