Police arrest two suspected armed robbers, recover stolen motorcycle in Bauchi
Bauchi Police Arrest Two Suspects in Armed Robbery Case
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Bauchi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, announced the arrest of two individuals in connection with an armed robbery that took place in the early hours of November 6, 2026.
According to a statement released on Sunday, the suspects allegedly attacked a 26-year-old man at his home in the Rafin Makaranta area of Bauchi metropolis, inflicting machete injuries to his head. During the assault, the three attackers, armed with machetes, reportedly robbed the victim and a friend, who resides in the Makera area, of a motorcycle, two mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, power banks, an MP3 player, perfume, and 45,000 Naira in cash.
The police responded promptly to the incident, launching a manhunt for the suspects. As a result, two were apprehended on November 7. The arrested individuals were identified as Uzairu Rabiu, also known as Gwano, from the Zawiyya area of Bauchi, and Hafizu Abdullahi, known as Tora, from Gubi village.
Recovered from the suspects were a stolen Haojue motorcycle, two mobile phones, and a Bluetooth device. The victim is currently receiving treatment at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) and is reported to be in stable condition.
Authorities are continuing efforts to locate the third suspect, who remains at large, and to recover additional stolen items. The two arrested suspects are expected to face charges in court following the conclusion of the investigation.
Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu commended the efforts of the officers involved in the case and encouraged residents to stay vigilant and report any relevant information to security agencies.
