By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Bauchi State Police Command says it has arrested a suspected armed robber in connection with an attack on a residence in Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of the state.
The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.
According to the statement, the incident occurred in the early hours of May 9, 2026, when a group of five armed men reportedly stormed the home of a resident identified as Ibrahim.
The police said the attackers, who allegedly carried sticks and cutlasses, assaulted the victim before taking away several valuables from the house.
Items reportedly stolen during the operation included a bow and arrow, five mobile phones, two solar panels and cash amounting to ₦422,000.
The statement noted that the victim later reported the matter to the Bara Police Out Station at about 6:00 a.m. on the same day.
Following the complaint, police operatives attached to the outpost and Kirfi Division launched an investigation that led to the arrest of a 19-year-old suspect, Naziru Alhaji Usman, from Tudun Sullubawa Hamlet through Bara Village in Kirfi LGA.
Police said officers recovered some exhibits believed to be connected to the robbery, including a bow and arrow, a cutlass and one solar panel.
“The suspect is currently in custody at the Out Station and is providing useful information to aid investigations,” the statement said.
The command added that efforts were ongoing to track down other suspects linked to the crime and recover the remaining stolen property.
It also stated that the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi for further investigation before prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, praised the operatives for their swift response and restated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
He also appealed to residents to continue assisting security agencies with credible information, which he described as important in tackling crime across the state.
