The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested 4 suspected armed robbers who allegedly terrorised residents across the V.I.O. workplace space alongside Jos Street in Bauchi metropolis.
The suspects have been apprehended after certainly one of them, recognized as Alhassan Jibrin, popularly generally known as Babani Biri, mistakenly left behind his cell phone throughout a theft operation.
In accordance with an announcement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, on Tuesday, 12 November 2025, the Command obtained a proper grievance from one Everest Jonathan, a resident of Behind V.I.O Workplace, alongside Jos Street, Bauchi. Jonathan reported that round 2:10 a.m. on 11 November 2025, a gang of 5 armed robbers broke into his residence and carted away helpful gadgets.
The stolen gadgets included an Android smartphone, a keypad telephone, a travelling bag, two pairs of sneakers, garments, and different private belongings.
“Upon receiving the report at about 3:40 a.m., detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Holman Simon, swiftly visited the scene, assessed the state of affairs, and launched an investigation,” the assertion mentioned.
Preliminary findings revealed that the suspect, 20 years previous Alhassan Jibrin of Danjuma Goje space, deserted his telephone on the scene. This important proof led to the arrest of three different suspects, specifically, Lawan Adamu of Wayan Makafi space, Lawan Idris (20) of Behind Outdated Airport, and Muhammad Yau, also referred to as Madugu (22), of Behind Emir’s Palace, Bauchi.
Throughout interrogation, the suspects confessed to conspiring and conducting a number of theft operations in the identical space, concentrating on harmless residents throughout late-night hours and robbing them of their valuables.
Recovered reveals embrace a travelling bag, two units of garments, two pairs of sneakers, two sharp cutlasses, an Android telephone, a keypad telephone, and two torchlights, amongst different gadgets.
The Police Command mentioned efforts are ongoing to arrest different gang members at the moment at giant.
In the meantime, the Commissioner of Police within the state, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has ordered that the case be transferred to the State Felony Investigation Division (SCID) for furt her discreet investigation. The suspects will likely be profiled and charged to courtroom upon completion of the investigation.
CSP Wakil assured residents of the Command’s steady dedication to defending lives and property, whereas urging members of the general public to promptly report suspicious actions and felony actions inside their neighbourhoods.
