The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged murder and robbery of a resident in Gwaram Town, Alkaleri Local Government Area, recovering a motorcycle believed to belong to the deceased.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, operatives attached to the Alkaleri Division arrested one of the suspects, Alhaji Muhammad Umar, popularly known as “Jijji”, 25, on June 19, 2026, after he was allegedly found in possession of the victim’s motorcycle.

The police said the arrest followed a report lodged at the division on March 7, 2026, concerning a case of culpable homicide and suspected armed robbery in the community.

During interrogation, Umar allegedly implicated two other suspects identified as Usman M. Gidado, 45, and Danladi Yakubu, also known as “Pagaj”, 35, both residents of Gwaram Town.

“Acting covertly on the report made at Alkaleri Division on 7th March, 2026, one of the suspects, Alhaji Muhammad Umar alias ‘Jijji’, was arrested on 19th June, 2026 while in possession of a motorcycle belonging to a deceased victim,” the statement said.

The command added that detectives subsequently carried out a follow-up operation that led to the arrest of the two additional suspects and the recovery of the motorcycle as an exhibit.

“All three suspects and the recovered exhibit have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet and thorough investigation, after which they will be charged to court,” Habib stated.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their diligence and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating violent crimes.

“The Command remains resolute in its commitment to fighting violent crime and ensuring justice for victims at all times,” the commissioner said.

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested and detained officers allegedly caught extorting motorists in a viral video circulating on social media.

The incident, which occurred in Rivers State and came to public attention on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, involved officers attached to the Old GRA Police Station. The officers were accused of targeting motorists, particularly those with tinted windows, and demanding payments despite valid permits.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Kaborlo, on behalf of the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, the command confirmed that ASP Omomefe Akin Geoffrey and other officers named in the allegations had been arrested and placed under investigation.

According to the statement, CP Adepoju ordered the officers’ arrest, detention and immediate investigation following allegations of extortion.

He stated: “Extortion, illegal collection of money and any form of unprofessional conduct by police personnel will not be tolerated under any circumstances”.

The Commissioner further assured residents that the investigation would be “thorough, transparent and impartial,” warning that any officer found guilty would face disciplinary action in line with the law and the Nigeria Police Act.

The police command also urged members of the public to continue reporting cases of misconduct, corruption and abuse of office through official complaint channels, reaffirming its commitment to professionalism, integrity and accountability.

Troops of Operation Safe Haven, OPSH, have rescued two persons who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.

This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region.

Makama disclosed that the victims, identified as Victor Ibikuzhu and Tongriang Dayok Salihu, were abducted on Monday night at Kwang village in Jos North and later rescued during a military pursuit operation.

Security sources said troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, responded to a distress call and immediately mobilised to the area alongside personnel of the Keystone security outfit.

The report stated that the security team launched a pursuit operation along routes believed to have been used by the suspected kidnappers.

Makama reported that troops later established contact with the fleeing suspects, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

The suspected kidnappers were said to have abandoned the victims and escaped into nearby bushes after coming under pressure from the security team.

“The kidnappers were said to have abandoned the victims and escaped into nearby bushes following the superior firepower of the troops,” the report quoted the sources as saying.

The two victims were reportedly rescued unharmed and reunited with their families shortly after the operation.

Security sources said efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspects.